How far is Arlington, TX from Tye, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Tye, TX is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162 miles (260.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Tye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Tye.
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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
143.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business, FM 707: Tye
544 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto North Access Road
1618 ft · 52 sec · North Access Road
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Turn left onto Scott Street
1133 ft · 24 sec · Scott Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scott Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Tye.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
143 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Tye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Tye?
The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Mingus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Arlington and 87.1 miles from Tye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162 miles (260.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Tye.
Stop Ideas Near Mingus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mingus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Tye. Straight-line distance: 162 mi (260.71 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 Tye
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 32.4576200, -99.8714800 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tye (-99.87148, 32.45762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.17 | $46.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.06 | $52.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.14 | $56.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.48 | $48.95 |
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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