How far is Cockrell Hill, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Cockrell Hill, TX to Arlington, TX is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cockrell Hill and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cockrell Hill and Arlington.
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Start on Phinney Avenue
786 ft · 41 sec · Phinney Avenue
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Boulevard
1306 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Cockrell Hill Road
6 m · 1 sec · South Cockrell Hill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Cockrell Hill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Cockrell Hill Road
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Turn left onto Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1326 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
10.9 mi · 12 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 Cockrell Hill and Arlington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Cockrell Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cockrell Hill to Arlington?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grand Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Cockrell Hill and 8.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cockrell Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
City Hall Bistro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Prairie.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cockrell Hill and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 12.85 mi (20.68 km).
#1 Cockrell Hill
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,088 |
| Coordinates | 32.7362400, -96.8869500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
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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