How far is Arlington, TX from Spur, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Spur, TX is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
287.58 mi
05h 07m
Flight
222.84 mi
358.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.84 mi
Kilometers
358.63 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.58 mi
Kilometers
462.82 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spur
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Spur
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Arlington
143.7 mi
02h 33m
To Spur
143.9 mi
02h 33m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    172.8 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business, SH 70: Sweetwater, Roby

    1090 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2128 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bluebonnet Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Bluebonnet Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    52.7 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    90 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US Highway 380

    5.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 380

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 208

    19.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 208

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto 6th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Burlington Avenue

    833 ft · 22 sec · Burlington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Harris Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West Harris Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Harris Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 65%
State Highway 208
19.9 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 4%
US Highway 380
5.62 mi · 2%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Bluebonnet Drive
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

173 mi · 02h 55m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
222.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
02h 33m from Arlington
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Arlington and 143.9 miles from Spur.

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

The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.36 one way or $76.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 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 Spur.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Spur. Straight-line distance: 222.84 mi (358.63 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
Spur

#2 Spur

City in Dickens County, Texas, USA

Population1,167
Coordinates33.4764800, -100.8556900
Altitude698
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Spur (-100.85569, 33.47648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.41 L · about $38.36
Round trip
$76.71
20.3 gal · 76.82 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.36 $76.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.16 $86.32
Premium $4.59 $46.60 $93.20
Diesel $3.99 $40.53 $81.06

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 Spur. The current time is 23:14:41.

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.