How far is Arlington, TX from Ovilla, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Ovilla, TX is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Ovilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Ovilla.
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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
1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382: Belt Line Road
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on East Interstate 20
2400 ft · 49 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
1 km · 49 sec · South Belt Line Road
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Continue on FM 1382
6.3 mi · 9 min · FM 1382
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Continue on East Belt Line Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Belt Line Road
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Turn right onto North Duncanville Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Duncanville Road
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Turn left onto West Bear Creek Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Bear Creek Road
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Turn right onto South Cockrell Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · South Cockrell Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
144 m · 13 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
110 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Ovilla.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
FM 1382
Continue on FM 1382
6.3 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Ovilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Ovilla?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Duncanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Arlington and 12.6 miles from Ovilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Ovilla.
Stop Ideas Near Duncanville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
City Hall Bistro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duncanville.
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Ovilla. Straight-line distance: 19.37 mi (31.17 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 Ovilla
City in Ellis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,288 |
| Coordinates | 32.5265300, -96.8863900 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ovilla (-96.88639, 32.52653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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