How far is Boling, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Boling, TX to Arlington, TX is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.2 mi
05h 03m
Flight
249.55 mi
401.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.55 mi
Kilometers
401.61 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.2 mi
Kilometers
483.12 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Mon, Nov 9, 4:30 PM CST
Return by in Boling
Mon, Nov 9, 9:34 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boling
2026-11-09T11:26
Arrive Arlington
Mon, Nov 9, 4:30 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CST

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

Leave by
6:52 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boling
9:00 PM CST
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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Boling
155 mi
02h 31m
To Arlington
145.2 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 9:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bushnell Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bushnell Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto TX-36

    6.5 mi · 10 min · TX-36

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pleak Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Pleak Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    930 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Southwest Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway

    1215 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South

    1 km · 43 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  13. 13

    Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    12.2 mi · 14 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North

    2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North

    9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  17. 17

    Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown

    952 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    213.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min · North Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boling 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
214 mi · 71%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 5%
Southwest Freeway
14.7 mi · 5%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
12.2 mi · 4%
West Sam Houston Tollway North
10.2 mi · 3%
TX-36
6.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

214 mi · 03h 41m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
249.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 31m from Boling
Leave By
6:52 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boling 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 Boling to Arlington?

The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Boling and 145.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.95 one way or $73.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boling and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boling and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 249.55 mi (401.61 km).

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#1 Boling

Boling is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.2644100, -95.9438400
Altitude24
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 1301 (-95.943944, 29.264304)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.1 L · about $36.95
Round trip
$73.90
21.18 gal · 80.2 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $36.95 $73.90
Mid-grade $4.00 $42.33 $84.66
Premium $4.38 $46.33 $92.66
Diesel $5.60 $59.35 $118.69

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Boling and Arlington. The current time is 11:26:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.