How far is Arlington, TX from Muleshoe, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Muleshoe, TX is about 397.6 miles (639.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 339.6 miles (546.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Muleshoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Muleshoe.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn left onto Clovis Road
6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road
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Continue on Highway 84
11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84
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Continue on US Highway 84
24.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 84
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
17.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
20 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Muleshoe.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
182 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Sunny near Muleshoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Muleshoe?
The road trip is about 397.6 miles (639.8 km) and usually takes 06h 54m 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?
Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.7 miles from Arlington and 199 miles from Muleshoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 339.6 miles (546.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 $53.02 one way or $106.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.7 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 Muleshoe.
Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Muleshoe. Straight-line distance: 339.57 mi (546.48 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 Muleshoe
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.2264700, -102.7238300 |
| Altitude | 1156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muleshoe (-102.72383, 34.22647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 640 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 57m |
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 | $53.02 | $106.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.66 | $119.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.41 | $128.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.02 | $112.04 |
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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