How far is Bovina, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Bovina, TX to Arlington, TX is about 399.7 miles (643.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 354.2 miles (570 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m 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
399.71 mi
06h 28m
Flight
354.16 mi
569.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
354.16 mi
Kilometers
569.97 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
399.71 mi
Kilometers
643.27 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bovina
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bovina
2026-04-17T20:13
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 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
11:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bovina
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
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Bovina
213.6 mi
03h 14m
To Arlington
186.1 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North 1st Street

    1623 ft · 42 sec · North 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East American Boulevard

    17.8 mi · 18 min · East American Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q

  9. 9

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  11. 11

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bovina 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 46%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 18%
East American Boulevard
67.7 mi · 17%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
354.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
03h 14m from Bovina
Leave By
11:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bovina and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bovina to Arlington?

The road trip is about 399.7 miles (643.3 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?

Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.6 miles from Bovina and 186.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 354.2 miles (570 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 $53.28 one way or $106.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bovina and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

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 Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bovina and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 354.16 mi (569.97 km).

Bovina

#1 Bovina

City in Parmer County, Texas, United States

Population1,755
Coordinates34.5136800, -102.8830000
Altitude1240
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: TX 86 (-102.883041, 34.513744)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 643 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.1 gal
53.39 L · about $53.28
Round trip
$106.57
28.2 gal · 106.78 L
Estimated CO2
125.3 kg one way
Round trip: 250.6 kg / 552 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.28 $106.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.95 $119.91
Premium $4.59 $64.73 $129.47
Diesel $3.99 $56.30 $112.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bovina and Arlington. The current time is 20:13:20.

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.