How far is Arlington, TX from Sundown, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Sundown, TX is about 367.9 miles (592.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.4 miles (507.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m 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
367.91 mi
06h 26m
Flight
315.4 mi
507.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.4 mi
Kilometers
507.59 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.91 mi
Kilometers
592.09 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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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 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sundown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Sundown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 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
11:06 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
183.7 mi
03h 13m
To Sundown
184.1 mi
03h 13m

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
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Slaton Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Slaton Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southeast Loop 289

    711 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 327: Brownfield

    1 km · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 327: Brownfield

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    1094 ft · 22 sec · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  27. 27

    Turn right

    26.1 mi · 26 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Richardson Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Richardson Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Richardson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 54%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 3%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Southeast Loop 289
6.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
315.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
03h 13m from Arlington
Leave By
11:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Sundown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 367.9 miles (592.1 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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 183.7 miles from Arlington and 184.1 miles from Sundown.

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

The direct path is about 315.4 miles (507.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 $49.05 one way or $98.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Sundown. Straight-line distance: 315.4 mi (507.59 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
Sundown

#2 Sundown

City in Hockley County, Texas, United States

Population1,414
Coordinates33.4562100, -102.4893600
Altitude1079
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Sundown (-102.48936, 33.45621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.98 gal
49.14 L · about $49.05
Round trip
$98.10
25.96 gal · 98.28 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.7 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.05 $98.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.19 $110.38
Premium $4.59 $59.59 $119.18
Diesel $3.99 $51.83 $103.66

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 Sundown. The current time is 03:10:10.

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.