How far is Arlington, TX from Tulia, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Tulia, TX is about 334.3 miles (538 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295 miles (474.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m 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
334.27 mi
06h 39m
Flight
294.98 mi
474.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.98 mi
Kilometers
474.72 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.27 mi
Kilometers
537.96 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulia
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Tulia
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 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
10:40 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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
167 mi
03h 19m
To Tulia
167.3 mi
03h 19m

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
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  23. 23

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  26. 26

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1603 ft · 32 sec · Burnett Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Harper Street

    3144 ft · 1 min · Harper Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 86

    29.8 mi · 44 min · State Highway 86

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 86

    15.8 mi · 23 min · State Highway 86

  32. 32

    Continue on Lone Star Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lone Star Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 86

    26.4 mi · 39 min · State Highway 86

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 31%
State Highway 86
72 mi · 22%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 9%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 8%
US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

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 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
295 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
03h 19m from Arlington
Leave By
10:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Tulia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.3 miles (538 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Arlington and 167.3 miles from Tulia.

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

The direct path is about 295 miles (474.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Tulia. Straight-line distance: 294.98 mi (474.72 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
Tulia

#2 Tulia

City in Texas, USA

Population4,606
Coordinates34.5358900, -101.7585200
Altitude1061
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Tulia (-101.75852, 34.53589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.8 gal
44.65 L · about $44.59
Round trip
$89.18
23.6 gal · 89.3 L
Estimated CO2
104.9 kg one way
Round trip: 209.7 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.59 $89.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.17 $100.35
Premium $4.59 $54.17 $108.35
Diesel $3.99 $47.12 $94.23

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 Tulia. The current time is 05:18:59.

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.