How far is Arlington, TX from Pelican Bay, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Pelican Bay, TX is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Pelican Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Pelican Bay.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
1421 ft · 20 sec · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Henderson Street
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Henderson Street
70 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Henderson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
48 m · 3 sec · North Henderson Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
2453 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 730: Boyd
560 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway
148 m · 13 sec · Northwest Parkway
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Turn right onto Boyd Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Boyd Road
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Turn right onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Sandy Beach Road
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Turn right onto Long Boulevard
116 m · 22 sec · Long Boulevard
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Turn left onto Long Circle
738 ft · 35 sec · Long Circle
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Turn left onto Sheila Drive
1624 ft · 1 min · Sheila Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sheila Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Pelican Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Pelican Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Pelican Bay?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
River Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Arlington and 18.3 miles from Pelican Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Pelican Bay.
Stop Ideas Near River Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
Haltom City - City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Oaks.
Fort Worth Central Station
Cleburne
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Pelican Bay. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 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 Pelican Bay
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,100 |
| Coordinates | 32.9209600, -97.5183600 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelican Bay (-97.51836, 32.92096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
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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