How far is Arlington, TX from Willis, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Willis, TX is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
208.47 mi
03h 39m
Flight
186.21 mi
299.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.21 mi
Kilometers
299.67 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.47 mi
Kilometers
335.5 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T05:17
Arrive Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:40 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

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
Fairfield
TX

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
104.4 mi
01h 49m
To Willis
104.1 mi
01h 49m

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston

    1607 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    178.2 mi · 3 hr · Julius Schepps Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Calvary Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2957 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Calvary Road

    1223 ft · 36 sec · Calvary Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75

    2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75

  15. 15

    Continue on North Danville Street

    1064 ft · 25 sec · North Danville Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Stewart Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Stewart Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
178 mi · 85%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.94 mi · 3%
South Collins Street
4.14 mi · 2%
North State Highway 75
2.05 mi · 1%
West Abram Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

178 mi · 03h 00m

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 49m from Arlington
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Willis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Arlington and 104.1 miles from Willis.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Willis.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.

BUS

Waco, TX

94 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Tyler, TX

107 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

119 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Willis. Straight-line distance: 186.21 mi (299.67 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
Willis

#2 Willis

City in Texas, USA

Population7,122
Coordinates30.4249300, -95.4799400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Willis (-95.47994, 30.42493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.85 L · about $27.81
Round trip
$55.63
14.72 gal · 55.7 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.81 $55.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.29 $62.59
Premium $4.59 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $3.99 $29.39 $58.78

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

There is no time difference between Arlington and Willis. The current time is 05:17:44.

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.