How far is Celina, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Celina, TX to Arlington, TX is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
55.76 mi
01h 01m
Flight
44.8 mi
72.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.8 mi
Kilometers
72.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.76 mi
Kilometers
89.73 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Celina
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Celina
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Celina
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
Carrollton
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Celina
27.6 mi
00h 30m
To Arlington
28.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Celina and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pecan Street

    55 m · 9 sec · West Pecan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Louisiana Drive

    108 m · 11 sec · North Louisiana Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West FM 455

    1456 ft · 33 sec · West FM 455

  5. 5

    Turn left onto FM 428

    1.1 mi · 2 min · FM 428

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on FM 428

    1.3 km · 1 min · FM 428

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Dallas Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Dallas Parkway

    2740 ft · 47 sec · South Dallas Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    2429 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    24.3 mi · 26 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Celina 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
24.3 mi · 44%
Dallas North Tollway
14.4 mi · 26%
South Dallas Parkway
6.15 mi · 11%
Tom Landry Freeway
3.28 mi · 6%
FM 428
1.94 mi · 3%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
00h 30m from Celina
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Celina 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 Celina to Arlington?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Celina and 28.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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 Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 13.8 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 1.9 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

21 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

46 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Celina and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 44.8 mi (72.1 km).

Celina

#1 Celina

City in Texas, United States of America

Population20,114
Coordinates33.3245600, -96.7844400
Altitude211
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: West Pecan Street (-96.784428, 33.32461)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.89
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.44 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.75
Premium $4.59 $9.04 $18.09
Diesel $3.99 $7.87 $15.73

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 Celina and Arlington. The current time is 19:31:16.

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.