How far is Arlington, TX from Plains, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Plains, TX is about 295.5 miles (475.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Callahan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Plains.
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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
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby
1401 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East US Highway 180
1325 ft · 23 sec · East US Highway 180
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Continue on East Roby Highway
2978 ft · 50 sec · East Roby Highway
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Continue on East Coliseum Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Coliseum Drive
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Continue on 25th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 25th Street
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on West Highway 180
13.6 mi · 20 min · West Highway 180
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Continue on US Highway 180
15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 180
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Continue on East Wasson Avenue
3039 ft · 53 sec · East Wasson Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 180
7.4 mi · 11 min · US Highway 180
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 1054
11.6 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 1054
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Turn left onto County Road 139
32 m · 5 sec · County Road 139
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 139
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Plains.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
182 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Sunny near Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Plains?
The road trip is about 295.5 miles (475.5 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Arlington and 147.9 miles from Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.41 one way or $78.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Sunny near Plains.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Plains. Straight-line distance: 263.66 mi (424.32 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 Plains
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.9123200, -101.6445900 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plains (-101.64459, 32.91232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $39.41 | $78.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.35 | $88.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.88 | $95.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.65 | $83.29 |
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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