How far is Arlington, TX from University Park, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to University Park, TX is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas 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 University Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and University Park.
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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
15.5 mi · 17 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2740 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue
125 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
143 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North
1081 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lovers Lane
728 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lovers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and University Park.
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.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
15.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near University Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to University Park?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Arlington and 12.7 miles from University Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Partly Sunny near University Park.
Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cockrell Hill.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and University Park. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.46 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 University Park
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,885 |
| Coordinates | 32.8501300, -96.8002800 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Park (-96.80028, 32.85013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
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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