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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 24h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Burke Road
761 ft · 21 sec · Burke Road
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Turn left onto Burke Lake Road
2 mi · 4 min · Burke Lake Road
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Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 West: Front Royal
1972 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal
2462 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke
108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
128.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
308.8 mi · 5 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 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 Burke and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pegram.
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Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burke and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 1185.23 mi (1907.45 km).
#1 Burke
A census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 41,055 |
| Coordinates | 38.7934500, -77.2716500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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