How far is Arlington, TX from Providence, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Providence, TX is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
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 01h 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.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Providence.
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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
16.8 mi · 18 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
1313 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
806 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway
1 km · 56 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto West Swisher Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Swisher Road
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Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
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Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Eldorado Parkway
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Turn left onto Oak Grove Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Grove Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 380 East
1555 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 380 East
2008 ft · 42 sec · US Highway 380 East
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2931
1.3 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2931
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Turn right onto Fishtrap Road
929 ft · 23 sec · Fishtrap Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fishtrap Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Providence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
16.8 mi · 00h 18m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Providence?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Arlington and 24.2 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Providence. Straight-line distance: 35.42 mi (57 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 Providence
This Denton County community is situated at an elevation of 581 feet in the gently rolling plains of North Texas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2334000, -96.9615800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-96.96158, 33.2334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.84 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $9.88 | $19.75 |
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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