How far is Arlington, TX from Ralls, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Ralls, TX is about 304.8 miles (490.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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
304.88 mi
05h 33m
Flight
255.74 mi
411.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.74 mi
Kilometers
411.58 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.88 mi
Kilometers
490.65 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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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 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ralls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Ralls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:52 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
Holliday
TX

City in Archer County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
152.3 mi
02h 46m
To Ralls
152.5 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Ralls.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    101 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    48.8 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

    2000 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  23. 23

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  26. 26

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 km · 48 sec · 4th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
103 mi · 34%
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 31%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 16%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 8%
US Highway 82
8.74 mi · 3%
I 820 North
4.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

101 mi · 01h 47m

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
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
255.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holliday
02h 46m from Arlington
Leave By
5:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Ralls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Ralls?

The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.6 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Holliday is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.3 miles from Arlington and 152.5 miles from Ralls.

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

The direct path is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 5:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.66 one way or $81.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Ralls. Straight-line distance: 255.74 mi (411.58 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
Ralls

#2 Ralls

City in Crosby County, Texas, United States

Population1,746
Coordinates33.6742500, -101.3876600
Altitude947
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Ralls (-101.38766, 33.67425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.72 L · about $40.66
Round trip
$81.32
21.52 gal · 81.44 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.66 $81.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.75 $91.50
Premium $4.59 $49.40 $98.80
Diesel $3.99 $42.96 $85.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Ralls. The current time is 21:39:22.

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.