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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
354.6 mi · 5 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1907, SH 115: Pyote, Kermit
1518 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Rodgers Street
15.7 mi · 23 min · Rodgers Street
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Continue on Hendricks Boulevard
866 ft · 16 sec · Hendricks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 1st Street
24 m · 2 sec · Southwest 1st Street
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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.
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
355 mi · 05h 58m
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.
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.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Wink. Straight-line distance: 360.08 mi (579.5 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 Wink
City in Winkler County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 31.7512400, -103.1598900 |
| Altitude | 851 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wink (-103.15989, 31.75124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 645 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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