How far is Bowie, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Bowie, TX to Arlington, TX is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wise County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Arlington.
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Start on North Mason Street
6 m · 6 sec · North Mason Street
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Turn left onto East Wise Street
58.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min · East Wise Street
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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 Bowie and Arlington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Wise Street
Turn left onto East Wise Street
58.2 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Clear leaving Bowie and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Arlington?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Rhome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Bowie and 40.2 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Bowie and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Rhome
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Azle City Hall
Paradise City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rhome.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 71.22 mi (114.61 km).
#1 Bowie
Human settlement in Montague County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 5,140 |
| Coordinates | 33.5590000, -97.8486500 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
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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