How far is Crosbyton, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Crosbyton, TX to Arlington, TX is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.58 mi
04h 31m
Flight
247.14 mi
397.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.14 mi
Kilometers
397.74 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.58 mi
Kilometers
438.68 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 8:08 AM CDT
Return by in Crosbyton
Sun, May 31, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crosbyton
2026-05-31T03:37
Arrive Arlington
Sun, May 31, 8:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crosbyton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Holliday
TX

City in Archer County, Texas, United States

From Crosbyton
147.9 mi
02h 15m
To Arlington
124.6 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crosbyton and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1091 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82

  3. 3

    Continue on 5th Street

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crosbyton 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
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
103 mi · 38%
5th Street
93.5 mi · 34%
US 82 East
49 mi · 18%
US Highway 82
25.9 mi · 9%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.82 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
3.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
247.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holliday
02h 15m from Crosbyton
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crosbyton and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crosbyton to Arlington?

The road trip is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Holliday is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Crosbyton and 124.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.35 one way or $72.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crosbyton and Sunny near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crosbyton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 247.14 mi (397.74 km).

Crosbyton

#1 Crosbyton

City in Crosby County, Texas, United States

Population1,557
Coordinates33.6600800, -101.2379300
Altitude921
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: US 82 (-101.23793, 33.659991)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.41 L · about $36.35
Round trip
$72.71
19.24 gal · 72.82 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.35 $72.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.90 $81.81
Premium $4.59 $44.17 $88.33
Diesel $3.99 $38.41 $76.83

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Crosbyton and Arlington. The current time is 03:37:05.

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.