How far is Arlington, TX from Palmer, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Palmer, TX is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.99 mi
00h 53m
Flight
33.16 mi
53.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.99 mi
Kilometers
70.8 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Palmer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Lancaster
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
22 mi
00h 26m
To Palmer
22 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    47 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Collins Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1207 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston

    1607 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 Business: Palmer

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 45

    1285 ft · 35 sec · South Interstate 45

  13. 13

    Continue on North Dallas Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Dallas Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    127 m · 8 sec · East Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 35%
Julius Schepps Freeway
15.4 mi · 35%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.94 mi · 13%
South Collins Street
4.14 mi · 9%
North Dallas Street
1.05 mi · 2%
West Abram Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

15.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lancaster
00h 26m from Arlington
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Palmer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Arlington and 22 miles from Palmer.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Palmer.

Stop Ideas Near Lancaster

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 Lancaster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 10.7 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Ovilla City Hall

Ovilla , TX
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews Fire station,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lancaster.

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

21 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

26 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

56 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 33.16 mi (53.36 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
Palmer

#2 Palmer

Town in Texas, USA

Population2,169
Coordinates32.4312500, -96.6677700
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Palmer (-96.66777, 32.43125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $5.86
Round trip
$11.71
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.86 $11.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.59 $13.18
Premium $4.59 $7.12 $14.23
Diesel $3.99 $6.19 $12.38

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 Palmer. The current time is 03:55:33.

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.