How far is Boyd, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Boyd, TX to Arlington, TX is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
95.93 mi
01h 42m
Flight
83 mi
133.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83 mi
Kilometers
133.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.93 mi
Kilometers
154.38 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Boyd
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boyd
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
McKinney
TX

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

From Boyd
47.1 mi
00h 51m
To Arlington
48.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

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 County Road 2520

    40 m · 12 sec · County Road 2520

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 121

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 121

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive

    2747 ft · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121

    16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

  6. 6

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West

    2217 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard

    2244 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    12 mi · 13 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  25. 25

    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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
25.2 mi · 26%
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18%
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 16%
President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi · 13%
North State Highway 121
4.23 mi · 4%
I 635 TEXpress
3.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

25.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKinney
00h 51m from Boyd
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Boyd and 48.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McKinney

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 McKinney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

45 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

50 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

68 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boyd and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 83 mi (133.58 km).

Boyd

#1 Boyd

City in Wise County, Texas

Population1,555
Coordinates33.6520500, -96.1797000
Altitude184
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: County Road 2520 (-96.179698, 33.652123)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $12.77
Round trip
$25.55
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.77 $25.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.37 $28.74
Premium $4.59 $15.52 $31.04
Diesel $3.99 $13.50 $26.99

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 21:51:41.

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.