How far is Arlington, TX from Tornillo, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Tornillo, TX is about 584.9 miles (941.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 533 miles (857.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Tornillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Tornillo.
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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
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
130.8 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Tornillo
1171 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto O T Smith Road
1.6 km · 1 min · O T Smith Road
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Continue on O T Smith Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · O T Smith Road
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Turn left onto Alameda Avenue
24 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Tornillo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Tornillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Tornillo?
The road trip is about 584.9 miles (941.3 km) and usually takes 09h 48m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 292.1 miles from Arlington and 292.9 miles from Tornillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 533 miles (857.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 $78.00 one way or $156.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Arlington and Tornillo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Tornillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Tornillo. Straight-line distance: 533.01 mi (857.79 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 Tornillo
Census designated place
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 31.4454000, -106.0883100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tornillo (-106.08831, 31.4454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 941 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 17m |
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 | $78.00 | $156.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.76 | $175.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.76 | $189.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $82.42 | $164.83 |
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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