How far is Arlington, TX from Winnsboro, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Winnsboro, TX is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Hunt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Winnsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Winnsboro.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
71 mi · 1 hr 14 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 154 , SH 11
867 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Shannon Road West
2032 ft · 45 sec · Shannon Road West
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
2593 ft · 40 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Posey Lane
21.3 mi · 32 min · Posey Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Winnsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
71 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Winnsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Winnsboro?
The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caddo Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Arlington and 60.3 miles from Winnsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Winnsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Caddo Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caddo Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Winnsboro. Straight-line distance: 106.63 mi (171.6 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 Winnsboro
City in Wood and Franklin counties in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,330 |
| Coordinates | 32.9573400, -95.2902200 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winnsboro (-95.29022, 32.95734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.07 | $36.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.51 | $39.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
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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