How far is Center, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Center, TX to Arlington, TX is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center and Arlington.
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Start on Porter Street
15 m · 8 sec · Porter Street
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Turn left onto Jackson
73 m · 13 sec · Jackson
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shelbyville Street
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Turn slight right onto Hurst Street
20.5 mi · 23 min · Hurst Street
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
99 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary Street
3200 ft · 59 sec · North Saint Mary Street
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Turn left onto Cottage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottage Road
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Continue straight
25.8 mi · 38 min
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto FM 2087 South
877 ft · 21 sec · FM 2087 South
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Turn sharp left onto IH 20 Service Road
70 m · 4 sec · IH 20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
92 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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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 Center and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20
Merge slight left
92 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Center and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center to Arlington?
The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hideaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Center and 107.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Center and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Hideaway
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 Hideaway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 183.03 mi (294.56 km).
#1 Center
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,211 |
| Coordinates | 31.7954500, -94.1790900 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $3.78 | $28.12 | $56.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.63 | $63.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.16 | $68.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.71 | $59.42 |
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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