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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 19 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US 67
19 mi · 22 min · US 67
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Continue on United States Highway 67
4.5 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 67
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Continue on South Broadway Street
22.7 mi · 25 min · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Sherwood Way
1.2 mi · 1 min · Sherwood Way
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 North: Ballinger, Abilene
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left onto South Danville Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2937 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,348 |
| Coordinates | 31.1915400, -101.4603900 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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