How far is Barrett, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Barrett, TX to Arlington, TX is about 270.6 miles (435.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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
270.61 mi
04h 14m
Flight
231.3 mi
372.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.3 mi
Kilometers
372.24 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.61 mi
Kilometers
435.5 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Barrett
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrett
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrett
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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Barrett
134.9 mi
02h 07m
To Arlington
135.7 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farm to Market 1942

    23 m · 5 sec · Farm to Market 1942

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Crosby Lynchburg Road

    1189 ft · 26 sec · Crosby Lynchburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    552 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    47 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 90 West

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Crosby Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Crosby Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 South, SHT North: Sam Houston Tollway

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway Frontage Road

    1064 ft · 24 sec · Crosby Freeway Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Sam Houston Parkway North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll North

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Sam Houston Tollway North

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East Sam Houston Tollway North

  12. 12

    Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway East

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward HTR South, HTR North

    773 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Hardy Road

    677 ft · 14 sec · East Hardy Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward HTR Toll North

    611 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Hardy Toll Road

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Hardy Toll Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    203.1 mi · 3 hr 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
216 mi · 80%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 6%
East Sam Houston Tollway North
10.2 mi · 4%
Crosby Freeway
6.88 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 2%
North Sam Houston Parkway East
5.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 29m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
231.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 07m from Barrett
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barrett and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.6 miles (435.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.9 miles from Barrett and 135.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barrett and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrett and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 231.3 mi (372.24 km).

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#1 Barrett

City in Texas

Population3,199
Coordinates29.8799500, -95.0629800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 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
Start: FM 1942 (-95.062973, 29.879915)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.55 gal
36.15 L · about $36.09
Round trip
$72.18
19.1 gal · 72.3 L
Estimated CO2
84.9 kg one way
Round trip: 169.7 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.09 $72.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.61 $81.21
Premium $4.59 $43.84 $87.69
Diesel $3.99 $38.13 $76.27

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 Barrett and Arlington. The current time is 00:52:57.

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.