How far is Burke, VA from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Burke, VA to Arlington, TX is about 1338.1 miles (2153.4 km), with a travel time of about 24h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1185.2 miles (1907.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 48h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1338.09 mi
24h 04m
Flight
1185.23 mi
1907.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1185.23 mi
Kilometers
1907.45 km
Flight Time
02h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
1338.09 mi
Kilometers
2153.44 km
Drive Time
24h 04m

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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 24h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Jun 11, 3:06 AM CDT
Return by in Burke
Fri, Jun 12, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burke
2026-06-10T04:02
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Jun 11, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
24h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:04 AM to 6:34 AM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burke
8:00 PM EDT
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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Burke
668.3 mi
12h 02m
To Arlington
669.8 mi
12h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burke Road

    761 ft · 21 sec · Burke Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Burke Lake Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Burke Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Front Royal

    1972 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    2462 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    128.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

    1.3 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    308.8 mi · 5 hr 18 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burke 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
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
390 mi · 29%
I 81 South
376 mi · 28%
East Belt Freeway
342 mi · 26%
Nashville
155 mi · 12%
I 66 West
55.5 mi · 4%
Fairfax County Parkway
8.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Belt Freeway

Continue straight

309 mi · 05h 18m

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
24h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
48h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+152.9 mi
1185.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
12h 02m from Burke
Leave By
11:52 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burke and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1338.1 miles (2153.4 km) and usually takes 24h 04m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 668.3 miles from Burke and 669.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 1185.2 miles (1907.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 152.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $187.04 one way or $374.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 419.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burke and Arlington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burke and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pegram, 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 Pegram.

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burke and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 1185.23 mi (1907.45 km).

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#1 Burke

A census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Population41,055
Coordinates38.7934500, -77.2716500
Altitude78
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: Burke (-77.27165, 38.79345)
End: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)44h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)33h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)26h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)22h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)19h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)16h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
47.22 gal
178.74 L · about $187.04
Round trip
$374.08
94.44 gal · 357.48 L
Estimated CO2
419.6 kg one way
Round trip: 839.3 kg / 1850 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $187.04 $374.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $209.14 $418.27
Premium $4.78 $225.62 $451.23
Diesel $5.62 $265.57 $531.13

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 Virginia · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burke, VA and Arlington, TX. The current time in Burke is 04:02:23, although it is 03:02:23 in Arlington.

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.