How far is Arlington, TX from Wolfe City, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Wolfe City, TX is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.85 mi
01h 53m
Flight
74.48 mi
119.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.48 mi
Kilometers
119.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.85 mi
Kilometers
141.38 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolfe City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Wolfe City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mobile City
TX

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
43.9 mi
00h 56m
To Wolfe City
43.9 mi
00h 56m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Wolfe City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Center Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Continue on East Copeland Road

    2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    40.9 mi · 44 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69, US 380, US 69

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · I-30 Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Park Street

    2483 ft · 44 sec · Park Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Johnson Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Drive

    2627 ft · 50 sec · Commerce Drive

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Wolfe City Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolfe City Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Highway 34

    13 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 34

  20. 20

    Continue on Crockett Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crockett Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Santa Fe Street

    2934 ft · 1 min · South Santa Fe Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    104 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
48.4 mi · 55%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 19%
North State Highway 34
13 mi · 15%
Crockett Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Johnson Street
1.2 mi · 1%
South Mesquite Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

40.9 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mobile City
00h 56m from Arlington
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Wolfe City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Wolfe City?

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Mobile City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Arlington and 43.9 miles from Wolfe City.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Wolfe City.

Stop Ideas Near Mobile City

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

24 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

40 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

87 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Wolfe City. Straight-line distance: 74.48 mi (119.86 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
Wolfe City

#2 Wolfe City

City in Hunt County, Texas

Population1,480
Coordinates33.3706700, -96.0688600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Wolfe City (-96.06886, 33.37067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.43
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.71 $23.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.36
Premium $4.59 $14.23 $28.46
Diesel $3.99 $12.38 $24.76

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 Wolfe City. The current time is 01:14:20.

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.