How far is Arlington, TX from Olney, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Olney, TX is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.19 mi
02h 31m
Flight
104.87 mi
168.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.87 mi
Kilometers
168.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.19 mi
Kilometers
183.77 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Olney
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Runaway Bay
TX

City in the United States

From Arlington
57 mi
01h 15m
To Olney
57.2 mi
01h 15m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1421 ft · 20 sec · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Henderson Street

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Henderson Street

    70 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Henderson Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Henderson Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout

    48 m · 3 sec · North Henderson Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street

    2453 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jacksboro Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Jacksboro Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    47.7 mi · 55 min · Northwest Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    30.9 mi · 46 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Parkway
81.6 mi · 71%
Jacksboro Highway
13.6 mi · 12%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 11%
Lake Worth Boulevard
1.99 mi · 2%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Henderson Street
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Parkway

Continue on Northwest Parkway

47.7 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Runaway Bay
01h 15m from Arlington
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Runaway Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Arlington and 57.2 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Runaway Bay

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Runaway Bay and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Runaway Bay City Office
Meeting point 9 mi away

Runaway Bay City Office

Runaway Bay , TX
101 Runaway Bay Dr, Runaway Bay, TX 76426
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Runaway Bay Police Department

Runaway Bay , TX
101 Runaway Bay Dr, Runaway Bay, TX 76426
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Runaway Bay.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

70 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Gainesville

85 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Cleburne

102 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

109 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Olney. Straight-line distance: 104.87 mi (168.77 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
Olney

#2 Olney

City in Young County, Texas, United States of America

Population3,074
Coordinates33.3706600, -98.7528400
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Olney (-98.75284, 33.37066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.25 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.46
8.06 gal · 30.5 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.23 $30.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.14 $34.27
Premium $4.59 $18.50 $37.00
Diesel $3.99 $16.09 $32.18

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 Olney. The current time is 21:24:22.

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.