How far is Bonham, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Bonham, TX to Arlington, TX is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bonham and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonham and Arlington.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Center Street
59 m · 8 sec · North Center Street
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Turn right onto East Sam Rayburn Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
25.2 mi · 27 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West
2217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress
3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard
2244 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi · 13 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 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 Bonham and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
25.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bonham and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bonham to Arlington?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Bonham and 45.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bonham and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Richardson City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bonham and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 79.21 mi (127.47 km).
#1 Bonham
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 10,471 |
| Coordinates | 33.5773300, -96.1783100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.02 | $24.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.60 | $29.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
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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