How far is Arlington, TX from Wink, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Wink, TX is about 401 miles (645.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 360.1 miles (579.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
400.94 mi
07h 01m
Flight
360.08 mi
579.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
360.08 mi
Kilometers
579.5 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
400.94 mi
Kilometers
645.25 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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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 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wink
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T01:40
Arrive Wink
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
9:58 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
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Arlington
200.2 mi
03h 30m
To Wink
200.7 mi
03h 30m

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
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    354.6 mi · 5 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1907, SH 115: Pyote, Kermit

    1518 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rodgers Street

    15.7 mi · 23 min · Rodgers Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Hendricks Boulevard

    866 ft · 16 sec · Hendricks Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest 1st Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
370 mi · 92%
Rodgers Street
15.7 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 3%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
West Abram Street
0.38 mi
I 30 West
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

355 mi · 05h 58m

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
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
360.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
03h 30m from Arlington
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Wink.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 401 miles (645.3 km) and usually takes 07h 01m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.2 miles from Arlington and 200.7 miles from Wink.

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

The direct path is about 360.1 miles (579.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 $53.47 one way or $106.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Wink. Straight-line distance: 360.08 mi (579.5 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 Wink

City in Winkler County, Texas, United States

Population1,014
Coordinates31.7512400, -103.1598900
Altitude851
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Wink (-103.15989, 31.75124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 645 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.15 gal
53.56 L · about $53.47
Round trip
$106.95
28.3 gal · 107.12 L
Estimated CO2
125.8 kg one way
Round trip: 251.5 kg / 554 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.47 $106.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.17 $120.33
Premium $4.59 $64.96 $129.93
Diesel $3.99 $56.50 $113.00

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 Wink. The current time is 01:40:49.

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.