How far is Arlington, TX from The Colony, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to The Colony, TX is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and The Colony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and The Colony.
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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
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
1434 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
16.8 mi · 18 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
1313 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SRT Toll South, SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1957 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 423
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 121
3099 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 121
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Colony Boulevard
1931 ft · 46 sec · South Colony Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
2887 ft · 1 min · Blair Oaks Drive
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Turn right
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and The Colony.
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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
16.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near The Colony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to The Colony?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmers Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Arlington and 17.1 miles from The Colony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near The Colony.
Stop Ideas Near Farmers Branch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Richardson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmers Branch.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and The Colony. Straight-line distance: 27.59 mi (44.4 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 The Colony
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 45,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.0890100, -96.8863900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Colony (-96.88639, 33.08901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
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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