How far is Coleman, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Coleman, TX to Arlington, TX is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
169.52 mi
02h 45m
Flight
149.25 mi
240.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.25 mi
Kilometers
240.2 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.52 mi
Kilometers
272.82 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM CDT
Return by in Coleman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coleman
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coleman
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
Mingus
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From Coleman
84.7 mi
01h 22m
To Arlington
84.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    75 m · 8 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Neches Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Neches Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24.7 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.2 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Interstate 20

    691 ft · 28 sec · West Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coleman 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
90.6 mi · 53%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 9%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 7%
South Neches Street
1.91 mi · 1%
North Center Street
1 mi · 1%
North Cooper Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

90.4 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mingus
01h 22m from Coleman
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coleman 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 Coleman to Arlington?

The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Mingus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Coleman and 84.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mingus

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

100 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

105 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coleman and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 149.25 mi (240.2 km).

Coleman

#1 Coleman

City in Texas, USA

Population4,204
Coordinates31.8273700, -99.4264500
Altitude519
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 Walnut Street (-99.42645, 31.82725)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.64 L · about $22.60
Round trip
$45.20
11.96 gal · 45.28 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.60 $45.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.85
Premium $4.59 $27.45 $54.91
Diesel $3.99 $23.88 $47.76

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 Coleman and Arlington. The current time is 20:23:54.

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.