How far is Arlington, TX from Ore City, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Ore City, TX is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.13 mi
03h 01m
Flight
138.76 mi
223.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.76 mi
Kilometers
223.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.13 mi
Kilometers
264.14 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ore City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Ore City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Canton
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
82 mi
01h 30m
To Ore City
82.1 mi
01h 30m

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
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Ore City.

  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

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    19.2 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona

    1236 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 155

    15.6 mi · 18 min · State Highway 155

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1902 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
91.9 mi · 56%
State Highway 155
18.7 mi · 11%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 10%
North Tyler Street
14.9 mi · 9%
State Highway 155 North
9.47 mi · 6%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Merge slight left

68.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
138.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 30m from Arlington
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ore City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Ore City?

The road trip is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Arlington and 82.1 miles from Ore City.

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

The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, 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 Canton.

RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

57 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

75 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

91 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Ore City. Straight-line distance: 138.76 mi (223.32 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
Ore City

#2 Ore City

City in Texas, United States

Population1,228
Coordinates32.8001400, -94.7207600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Ore City (-94.72076, 32.80014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.92 L · about $21.88
Round trip
$43.76
11.58 gal · 43.84 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.88 $43.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.24
Premium $4.59 $26.58 $53.16
Diesel $3.99 $23.12 $46.24

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 Ore City. The current time is 23:20:38.

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.