How far is Arlington, TX from Southlake, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Southlake, TX is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Southlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Southlake.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
3215 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Continue on Lincoln Drive
1324 ft · 37 sec · Lincoln Drive
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Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
1769 ft · 42 sec · East Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Collins Street
3 mi · 6 min · North Collins Street
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Continue on Highway 157
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 157
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Continue on South Industrial Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Industrial Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 121 North
913 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward William D Tate Avenue, Mustang Drive
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on William D Tate Avenue
1746 ft · 48 sec · William D Tate Avenue
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Turn left onto West State Highway 114
1738 ft · 37 sec · West State Highway 114
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Keep slight left to continue on West State Highway 114
1.5 km · 2 min · West State Highway 114
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Turn left onto East Southlake Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · East Southlake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Southlake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Southlake.
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.
South Industrial Boulevard
Continue on South Industrial Boulevard
3.3 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Clear near Southlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Southlake?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Euless is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Arlington and 8.5 miles from Southlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Clear near Southlake.
Stop Ideas Near Euless
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
The Keller Watertower
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Euless.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Southlake. Straight-line distance: 14.29 mi (22.99 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 Southlake
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 32,280 |
| Coordinates | 32.9412400, -97.1341800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southlake (-97.13418, 32.94124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
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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