How far is Arlington, TX from Shallowater, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Shallowater, TX is about 340.5 miles (548 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Shallowater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Shallowater.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn left onto Clovis Road
6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road
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Continue on Highway 84
3.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 84
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Turn right onto County Road 1500
1639 ft · 46 sec · County Road 1500
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Turn left onto Clovis Road
2245 ft · 1 min · Clovis Road
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Turn slight left onto 7th Street
66 m · 12 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right
43 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Shallowater.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
182 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Shallowater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Shallowater?
The road trip is about 340.5 miles (548 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Arlington and 170.4 miles from Shallowater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 5:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.39 one way or $90.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 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 Shallowater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Shallowater. Straight-line distance: 290.22 mi (467.07 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 Shallowater
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,613 |
| Coordinates | 33.6889700, -101.9982300 |
| Altitude | 1004 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shallowater (-101.99823, 33.68897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $3.78 | $45.39 | $90.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.07 | $102.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.14 | $110.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.96 | $95.91 |
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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