How far is Big Lake, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Big Lake, TX to Arlington, TX is about 323.7 miles (520.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.5 miles (445 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.65 mi
05h 14m
Flight
276.5 mi
444.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.5 mi
Kilometers
444.99 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.65 mi
Kilometers
520.86 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Big Lake
Wed, May 13, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Lake
2026-05-12T19:03
Arrive Arlington
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Lake
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
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Big Lake
163.2 mi
02h 37m
To Arlington
160.5 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    18.2 mi · 19 min · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US 67

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 67

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    22.7 mi · 25 min · South Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sherwood Way

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Sherwood Way

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 North: Ballinger, Abilene

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  11. 11

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

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 43%
US 277 North
79.7 mi · 25%
South Broadway Street
22.7 mi · 7%
US 67
19 mi · 6%
East 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 6%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
276.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 37m from Big Lake
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Big Lake and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Lake to Arlington?

The road trip is about 323.7 miles (520.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Big Lake and 160.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 276.5 miles (445 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.16 one way or $86.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Lake and Sunny near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Lake and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 276.5 mi (444.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Big Lake

City in Texas, USA

Population3,348
Coordinates31.1915400, -101.4603900
Altitude820
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: East 2nd Street (-101.460391, 31.191516)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.42 gal
43.23 L · about $43.16
Round trip
$86.31
22.84 gal · 86.46 L
Estimated CO2
101.5 kg one way
Round trip: 203 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.16 $86.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.56 $97.12
Premium $4.59 $52.43 $104.86
Diesel $3.99 $45.60 $91.20

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Lake and Arlington. The current time is 19:03:35.

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.