How far is Boyd, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Boyd, TX to Arlington, TX is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
43.12 mi
00h 48m
Flight
35.57 mi
57.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.57 mi
Kilometers
57.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.12 mi
Kilometers
69.4 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM CDT
Return by in Boyd
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boyd
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boyd
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
Blue Mound
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Boyd
21.6 mi
00h 24m
To Arlington
21.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Boyd and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Rock Island Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Rock Island Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East State Highway 114

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 114

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North US Highway 287

    128 m · 8 sec · North US Highway 287

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    11 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boyd 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 287
15.7 mi · 36%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.82 mi · 11%
East State Highway 114
3.78 mi · 9%
I 820 TEXpress
3.43 mi · 8%
I 820 South
3.02 mi · 7%
Northeast Loop
2.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 287

Take the ramp straight

11 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Mound
00h 24m from Boyd
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boyd 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 Boyd to Arlington?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Blue Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Boyd and 21.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boyd and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Mound

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 Blue Mound and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Southlake
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Mound.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

12 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

51 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

57 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boyd and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 35.57 mi (57.24 km).

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#1 Boyd

City in Wise County, Texas

Population1,335
Coordinates33.0787300, -97.5653000
Altitude222
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: Rock Island Avenue (-97.5653, 33.078625)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.59 $6.98 $13.96
Diesel $3.99 $6.07 $12.14

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 Boyd and Arlington. The current time is 20:24:34.

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.