How far is Arlington, TX from Sweetwater, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Sweetwater, TX is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
206.02 mi
03h 40m
Flight
192.82 mi
310.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.82 mi
Kilometers
310.31 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.02 mi
Kilometers
331.56 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweetwater
Fri, May 29, 5:02 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, May 29, 8:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-29T13:22
Arrive Sweetwater
Fri, May 29, 5:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 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
Ranger
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Arlington
102.8 mi
01h 50m
To Sweetwater
103.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    739 ft · 22 sec · East 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    66 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lamar Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Lamar Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 91%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 6%
I 20 Business
2.84 mi · 1%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 1%
West Abram Street
0.38 mi
I 30 West
0.29 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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
192.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
01h 50m from Arlington
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Sweetwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Arlington and 103.1 miles from Sweetwater.

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

The direct path is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.47 one way or $54.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 192.82 mi (310.31 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
Sweetwater

#2 Sweetwater

City in Texas, United States

Population10,535
Coordinates32.4709500, -100.4059400
Altitude661
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Sweetwater (-100.40594, 32.47095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $27.47
Round trip
$54.95
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.47 $54.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.91 $61.82
Premium $4.59 $33.38 $66.75
Diesel $3.99 $29.03 $58.06

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Sweetwater. The current time is 13:22:23.

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.