How far is Arlington, TX from Wildwood, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Wildwood, TX is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.18 mi
05h 09m
Flight
218.98 mi
352.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.98 mi
Kilometers
352.41 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.18 mi
Kilometers
421.94 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood
Tue, Apr 28, 12:54 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Tue, Apr 28, 6:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-28T07:45
Arrive Wildwood
Tue, Apr 28, 12:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jacksonville
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Arlington
131.1 mi
02h 34m
To Wildwood
131 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    47 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Collins Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1207 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 175 East

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East

  14. 14

    Continue on West Pine Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 175

    13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175

  16. 16

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  20. 20

    Continue on North Dickinson Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  22. 22

    Continue on North Marcus Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

  24. 24

    Continue on Rusk Street

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    555 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Denman Avenue

    38.5 mi · 44 min · East Denman Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on North Wheeler Avenue

    3 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    6.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 69 North

  34. 34

    Continue on North Magnolia Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    18.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 69 South

  36. 36

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 6 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    934 ft · 31 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Wildwood Drive

    2909 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Drive

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C F Hawn Freeway
58.8 mi · 22%
US Highway 69 South
39.5 mi · 15%
East Denman Avenue
38.5 mi · 15%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.4 mi · 8%
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 8%
US Highway 69 North
16.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

C F Hawn Freeway

Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

58.8 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
219 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
02h 34m from Arlington
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Arlington and 131 miles from Wildwood.

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

The direct path is about 219 miles (352.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville.

BUS

Tyler, TX

43 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

71 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

78 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

80 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 218.98 mi (352.41 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
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#2 Wildwood

Wildwood is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5240900, -94.4415800
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Wildwood (-94.44158, 30.52409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35.02 L · about $34.96
Round trip
$69.91
18.5 gal · 70.04 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.96 $69.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.33 $78.66
Premium $4.59 $42.47 $84.93
Diesel $3.99 $36.94 $73.87

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Wildwood. The current time is 07:45:38.

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.