How far is Arlington, TX from Van Horn, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Van Horn, TX is about 497.7 miles (800.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 467.8 miles (752.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Van Horn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Van Horn.
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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
45.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business
1258 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Ross Drive
911 ft · 19 sec · Ross Drive
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1 km · 1 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto La Caverna Street
47 m · 3 sec · La Caverna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Caverna Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Van Horn.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Van Horn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Van Horn?
The road trip is about 497.7 miles (800.9 km) and usually takes 08h 23m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.5 miles from Arlington and 249.2 miles from Van Horn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 467.8 miles (752.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 $66.36 one way or $132.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Van Horn.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Van Horn. Straight-line distance: 467.83 mi (752.9 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 Van Horn
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,856 |
| Coordinates | 31.0402900, -104.8307300 |
| Altitude | 1232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Horn (-104.83073, 31.04029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 801 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 12m |
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 | $66.36 | $132.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $74.67 | $149.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $80.62 | $161.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $70.12 | $140.23 |
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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