How far is Arlington, TX from Preston, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Preston, TX is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Preston.
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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
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
1434 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
23.9 mi · 26 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
14.8 mi · 16 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · South Dallas Parkway
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Turn right onto West Outer Loop
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Outer Loop
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Turn left onto South Preston Road
33.8 mi · 40 min · South Preston Road
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Turn right onto West FM 120
1060 ft · 26 sec · West FM 120
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Continue on West FM 120
158 m · 18 sec · West FM 120
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Turn right
139 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
547 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preston Bend Road
9.9 mi · 18 min · Preston Bend Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Preston Bend Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Preston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Preston Road
Turn left onto South Preston Road
33.8 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Preston?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Prosper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Arlington and 48.5 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Arlington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Preston.
Stop Ideas Near Prosper
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prosper.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Preston. Straight-line distance: 83.84 mi (134.92 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 Preston
Preston is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8823200, -96.6330500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-96.63305, 33.88232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.49 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $14.96 | $29.93 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $19.17 | $38.33 |
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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