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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
385.85 mi
06h 10m
Flight
322.47 mi
518.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.47 mi
Kilometers
518.97 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.85 mi
Kilometers
620.96 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Booker
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Booker
2026-04-22T21:47
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Booker
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Chillicothe
TX

Small city in Texas

From Booker
192.4 mi
03h 05m
To Arlington
193.4 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
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 Booker and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    1729 ft · 53 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edinburgh Road

    25.4 mi · 28 min · Edinburgh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    98.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Avenue F Northwest

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  14. 14

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  35. 35

    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.

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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 27%
US Highway 287
54.4 mi · 14%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
Edinburgh Road
25.4 mi · 7%
Northwest Freeway
5.18 mi · 1%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
322.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
03h 05m from Booker
Leave By
11:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Booker

#1 Booker

Town of the United States

Population1,437
Coordinates36.4533600, -100.5373700
Altitude863
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: East 2nd Avenue (-100.53737, 36.453422)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 621 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.62 gal
51.54 L · about $51.47
Round trip
$102.94
27.24 gal · 103.08 L
Estimated CO2
121 kg one way
Round trip: 242.1 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Booker and Arlington. The current time is 21:47:55.

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.