How far is Arlington, TX from Midlothian, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Midlothian, TX is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Midlothian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Midlothian.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Abram Street
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Turn slight right
125 m · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Watson Road
1071 ft · 21 sec · South Watson Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 360 South
992 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
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Continue on Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 360
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 360
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Merge slight right onto West US Highway 287
137 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 287
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Take the exit straight toward US 287 South
77 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 287 South
1818 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 287
4 mi · 5 min · West US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business, US 67 North: Midlothian, Dallas
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Avenue G
1664 ft · 37 sec · West Avenue G
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Turn left onto North 8th Street
17 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Midlothian.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
Continue on Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Midlothian?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Arlington and 11.9 miles from Midlothian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Midlothian. Straight-line distance: 18.71 mi (30.11 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midlothian
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 35,146 |
| Coordinates | 32.4823600, -96.9944500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midlothian (-96.99445, 32.48236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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