How far is Arlington, TX from Monahans, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Monahans, TX is about 370.5 miles (596.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 347.3 miles (559 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
370.44 mi
06h 26m
Flight
347.35 mi
559.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
347.35 mi
Kilometers
559.01 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.44 mi
Kilometers
596.17 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monahans
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T21:09
Arrive Monahans
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Arlington
185 mi
03h 13m
To Monahans
185.5 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Monahans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Monahans.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    337 mi · 5 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Monahans

    665 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East Sealy Avenue

    707 ft · 12 sec · East Sealy Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Interstate 20

    3 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    54 m · 9 sec · South Main Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Monahans.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
353 mi · 95%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 3%
East Interstate 20
2.97 mi · 1%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
West Abram Street
0.38 mi
I 30 West
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

337 mi · 05h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
347.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
03h 13m from Arlington
Leave By
11:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Sunny near Monahans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Monahans?

The road trip is about 370.5 miles (596.2 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185 miles from Arlington and 185.5 miles from Monahans.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 347.3 miles (559 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.39 one way or $98.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Sunny near Monahans.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Monahans. Straight-line distance: 347.35 mi (559.01 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Monahans

#2 Monahans

City in Texas, USA

Population7,857
Coordinates31.5943000, -102.8926500
Altitude799
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Monahans (-102.89265, 31.5943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 596 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.07 gal
49.48 L · about $49.39
Round trip
$98.78
26.14 gal · 98.96 L
Estimated CO2
116.2 kg one way
Round trip: 232.3 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.39 $98.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.57 $111.15
Premium $4.59 $60.00 $120.01
Diesel $3.99 $52.19 $104.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Monahans. The current time is 21:09:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.