How far is Arlington, TX from Seminole, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Seminole, TX is about 357.7 miles (575.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.68 mi
06h 17m
Flight
321.8 mi
517.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.8 mi
Kilometers
517.88 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.68 mi
Kilometers
575.63 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seminole
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T09:29
Arrive Seminole
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 1:48 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Arlington
178.6 mi
03h 08m
To Seminole
179.1 mi
03h 08m

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
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    243.1 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87: San Angelo, Lamesa

    649 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto West Interstate 20

    771 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North US Highway 87

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 87

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    2209 ft · 25 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  14. 14

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  16. 16

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    1.1 km · 53 sec · North 4th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Seminole Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Seminole Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West US Highway 180

    38.7 mi · 44 min · West US Highway 180

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue A

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
259 mi · 72%
West US Highway 180
38.7 mi · 11%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
North US Highway 87
17.8 mi · 5%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 3%
William Crooker Highway
4.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

243 mi · 04h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
321.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
03h 08m from Arlington
Leave By
11:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Seminole.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.7 miles (575.6 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.6 miles from Arlington and 179.1 miles from Seminole.

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

The direct path is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.69 one way or $95.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Seminole. Straight-line distance: 321.8 mi (517.88 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
Seminole

#2 Seminole

City in Texas, USA

Population7,952
Coordinates32.7189900, -102.6449100
Altitude1005
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Seminole (-102.64491, 32.71899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.78 L · about $47.69
Round trip
$95.38
25.24 gal · 95.56 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.69 $95.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.66 $107.32
Premium $4.59 $57.94 $115.88
Diesel $3.99 $50.39 $100.78

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 Seminole. The current time is 09:29:03.

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.