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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Flight Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Spur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Spur.
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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
172.8 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business, SH 70: Sweetwater, Roby
1090 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2128 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Bluebonnet Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · Bluebonnet Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
52.7 mi · 57 min
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Turn slight left
90 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 380
5.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 380
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Turn right onto State Highway 208
19.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 208
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left onto 6th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Burlington Avenue
833 ft · 22 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Harris Street
23 m · 2 sec · West Harris Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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).
#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 Spur
City in Dickens County, Texas, USA
| Population | 1,167 |
| Coordinates | 33.4764800, -100.8556900 |
| Altitude | 698 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spur (-100.85569, 33.47648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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