How far is Arlington, TX from Queen City, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Queen City, TX is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.83 mi
03h 44m
Flight
173.87 mi
279.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.87 mi
Kilometers
279.81 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.83 mi
Kilometers
310.33 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queen City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T21:54
Arrive Queen City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sulphur Springs
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Arlington
96.3 mi
01h 52m
To Queen City
96.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Queen City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Center Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Continue on East Copeland Road

    2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg

    1647 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Ferguson Road

    2184 ft · 50 sec · West Ferguson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Ferguson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 49

    16.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 49

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West William Marvin Watson Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 12 min · West William Marvin Watson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Loop 59

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Loop 59

  20. 20

    Continue on North Louise Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Louise Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Loop 236

    2904 ft · 59 sec · Loop 236

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    690 ft · 14 sec · Houston Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
115 mi · 59%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 9%
State Highway 49
16.1 mi · 8%
West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
7.82 mi · 4%
West Ferguson Road
3.62 mi · 2%
Loop 59
2.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

107 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 52m from Arlington
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Queen City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Queen City?

The road trip is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Arlington and 96.6 miles from Queen City.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.73 one way or $51.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Queen City.

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sulphur Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sulphur Springs.

RAIL

Mineola

54 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

92 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Longview

109 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Queen City. Straight-line distance: 173.87 mi (279.81 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
Queen City

#2 Queen City

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population1,436
Coordinates33.1487400, -94.1501900
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Queen City (-94.15019, 33.14874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.76 L · about $25.73
Round trip
$51.47
13.62 gal · 51.52 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.73 $51.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.91
Premium $4.59 $31.26 $62.53
Diesel $3.99 $27.19 $54.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Queen City. The current time is 21:54:28.

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.