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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.22 mi
01h 29m
Flight
79.21 mi
127.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.21 mi
Kilometers
127.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.22 mi
Kilometers
145.2 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM CDT
Return by in Bonham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonham
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Allen
TX

The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

From Bonham
44.7 mi
00h 44m
To Arlington
45.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    59 m · 8 sec · North Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Sam Rayburn Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Sam Rayburn Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121

    16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

  6. 6

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West

    2217 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard

    2244 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    12 mi · 13 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
25.2 mi · 28%
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 19%
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 17%
President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi · 13%
I 635 TEXpress
3.48 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
3.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allen
00h 44m from Bonham
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allen.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

35 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

38 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

73 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonham and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 79.21 mi (127.47 km).

Bonham

#1 Bonham

City in Texas, USA

Population10,471
Coordinates33.5773300, -96.1783100
Altitude186
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: (-96.178196, 33.577328)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.02
Round trip
$24.03
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonham and Arlington. The current time is 20:11:15.

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.