How far is Arlington, TX from Nevada, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Nevada, TX is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Nevada.
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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
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 551: Fate
1261 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1.4 km · 1 min · East Interstate 30
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Turn left onto William E Crawford Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · William E Crawford Avenue
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Continue on North W E Crawford Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North W E Crawford Avenue
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East FM 6
104 m · 12 sec · East FM 6
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Turn left
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Nevada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Nevada?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Arlington and 27.7 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Mesquite
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesquite.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 47.58 mi (76.57 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 Nevada
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,327 |
| Coordinates | 33.0423400, -96.3738700 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nevada (-96.37387, 33.04234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.79 | $15.57 |
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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