How far is Booker, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Booker, TX to Arlington, TX is about 385.9 miles (621 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.5 miles (519 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Booker and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booker and Arlington.
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Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue
1729 ft · 53 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Edinburgh Road
25.4 mi · 28 min · Edinburgh Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
98.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Turn left onto Avenue F Northwest
2.2 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest
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Continue on US Highway 287
54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820
2148 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
675 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right
749 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 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 Booker and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
98.7 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Booker 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 Booker to Arlington?
The road trip is about 385.9 miles (621 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.4 miles from Booker and 193.4 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.5 miles (519 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.47 one way or $102.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Booker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Booker and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 322.47 mi (518.97 km).
#1 Booker
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,437 |
| Coordinates | 36.4533600, -100.5373700 |
| Altitude | 863 |
| 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: 621 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $51.47 | $102.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.91 | $115.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $62.53 | $125.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $54.38 | $108.77 |
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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