How far is Arlington, TX from Roanoke, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Roanoke, TX is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.97 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.76 mi
31.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.76 mi
Kilometers
31.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.97 mi
Kilometers
38.57 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T09:23
Arrive Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grapevine
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Arlington
12 mi
00h 18m
To Roanoke
12 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3215 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Drive

    1324 ft · 37 sec · Lincoln Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard

    1769 ft · 42 sec · East Lamar Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Collins Street

    3 mi · 6 min · North Collins Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 157

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 157

  9. 9

    Continue on South Industrial Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Industrial Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 121 North

    913 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward William D Tate Avenue, Mustang Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on William D Tate Avenue

    1746 ft · 48 sec · William D Tate Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West State Highway 114

    1738 ft · 37 sec · West State Highway 114

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West State Highway 114

    2030 ft · 41 sec · West State Highway 114

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 114 West

    2274 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1999 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 114 Business: Roanoke

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on East Byron Nelson Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Byron Nelson Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Byron Nelson Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 114 West
8.51 mi · 36%
South Industrial Boulevard
3.3 mi · 14%
North Collins Street
3.05 mi · 13%
TX 121 North
2.96 mi · 12%
South Mesquite Street
1.16 mi · 5%
William D Tate Avenue
1.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

TX 114 West

Merge slight left

7.7 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grapevine
00h 18m from Arlington
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grapevine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Arlington and 12 miles from Roanoke.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Roanoke.

Stop Ideas Near Grapevine

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grapevine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grapevine.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

31 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

31 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

46 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 19.76 mi (31.8 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
Roanoke

#2 Roanoke

City in Denton County, Texas, United States

Population9,753
Coordinates33.0040100, -97.2258500
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Roanoke (-97.22585, 33.00401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.61 $7.23
Premium $4.59 $3.90 $7.80
Diesel $3.99 $3.39 $6.79

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 Roanoke. The current time is 09:23:19.

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.