How far is Brushy Creek, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Brushy Creek, TX to Arlington, TX is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
183.47 mi
02h 59m
Flight
157.97 mi
254.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.97 mi
Kilometers
254.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.47 mi
Kilometers
295.26 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Brushy Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brushy Creek
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brushy Creek
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
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Brushy Creek
91.3 mi
01h 29m
To Arlington
92.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

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 Brushy Creek and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brushy Creek and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Stoney Hill

    145 m · 19 sec · Stoney Hill

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillbrook Drive

    91 m · 10 sec · Hillbrook Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillside Drive

    1014 ft · 29 sec · Hillside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Great Oaks Drive

    1909 ft · 54 sec · Great Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brightwater Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brightwater Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Creek Bend Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Bend Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Old Settlers Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Old Settlers Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Old Settler's Boulevard

    71 m · 6 sec · West Old Settler's Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Old Settlers Boulevard

    155 m · 20 sec · East Old Settlers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brushy Creek and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
107 mi · 58%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 25%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 1%
North Interstate 35
2.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

74 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
01h 29m from Brushy Creek
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek to Arlington?

The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Brushy Creek and 92.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northcrest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brushy Creek and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 157.97 mi (254.23 km).

Brushy Creek

#1 Brushy Creek

Census designated place

Population21,764
Coordinates30.5135300, -97.7397300
Altitude252
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: Stoney Hill (-97.739588, 30.51318)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.51 L · about $24.45
Round trip
$48.90
12.94 gal · 49.02 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.45 $48.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.51 $55.02
Premium $4.59 $29.70 $59.41
Diesel $3.99 $25.83 $51.67

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 Brushy Creek and Arlington. The current time is 20:26:14.

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.