How far is Arlington, TX from Vinton, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Vinton, TX is about 635.4 miles (1022.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 556.7 miles (895.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 33m 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
635.38 mi
10h 46m
Flight
556.68 mi
895.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
556.68 mi
Kilometers
895.89 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
635.38 mi
Kilometers
1022.55 km
Drive Time
10h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vinton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 PM MDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, Apr 24, 8:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Vinton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:47 PM to 5:17 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:26 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
Midland
TX

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

From Arlington
317.3 mi
05h 23m
To Vinton
318 mi
05h 23m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    175.6 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Desert Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

    1581 ft · 44 sec · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Talbot Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Talbot Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Doniphan Drive

    3 mi · 4 min · Doniphan Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hemley Road

    51 m · 7 sec · Hemley Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hemley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
612 mi · 96%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 2%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
3.98 mi · 1%
Doniphan Drive
2.97 mi
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
Talbot Avenue
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
10h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.7 mi
556.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
05h 23m from Arlington
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Sunny near Vinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 635.4 miles (1022.6 km) and usually takes 10h 46m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 317.3 miles from Arlington and 318 miles from Vinton.

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

The direct path is about 556.7 miles (895.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.7 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 $84.73 one way or $169.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Arlington and Vinton, 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 Sunny near Vinton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Vinton. Straight-line distance: 556.68 mi (895.89 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
Vinton

#2 Vinton

Village in Texas

Population2,168
Coordinates31.9512100, -106.6024900
Altitude1157
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Vinton (-106.60249, 31.95121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1023 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.42 gal
84.87 L · about $84.73
Round trip
$169.45
44.84 gal · 169.74 L
Estimated CO2
199.2 kg one way
Round trip: 398.5 kg / 879 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $84.73 $169.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $95.33 $190.66
Premium $4.59 $102.93 $205.86
Diesel $3.99 $89.52 $179.05

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Arlington, TX and Vinton, TX. The current time in Arlington is 10:35:19, although it is 09:35:19 in Vinton.

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.