How far is Arlington, TX from Muenster, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Muenster, TX is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.33 mi
01h 41m
Flight
65.17 mi
104.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.17 mi
Kilometers
104.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.33 mi
Kilometers
143.77 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muenster
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T01:18
Arrive Muenster
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Denton
TX

The seventh most populous city in Texas.

From Arlington
44.7 mi
00h 50m
To Muenster
44.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Center Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Continue on East Copeland Road

    2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike

    1434 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 18 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton

    1313 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2073 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman

    751 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Summitt Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Summitt Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Division Street

    1 km · 47 sec · Division Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1263 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Stemmons Freeway
49.6 mi · 56%
President George Bush Turnpike
16.8 mi · 19%
J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi · 14%
Tom Landry Freeway
2.49 mi · 3%
I 35E North
2.12 mi · 2%
South Mesquite Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Stemmons Freeway

Continue straight

28.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
00h 50m from Arlington
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muenster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Arlington and 44.6 miles from Muenster.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.90 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muenster.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Denton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denton.

RAIL

Gainesville

46 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

57 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

58 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Muenster. Straight-line distance: 65.17 mi (104.88 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
Muenster

#2 Muenster

City in western Cooke County, Texas, United States

Population1,664
Coordinates33.6517700, -97.3764100
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Muenster (-97.37641, 33.65177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.90
Round trip
$23.81
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.90 $23.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.39 $26.79
Premium $4.59 $14.46 $28.92
Diesel $3.99 $12.58 $25.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Muenster. The current time is 01:18:10.

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.