How far is Denison, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Denison, TX to Arlington, TX is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.89 mi
01h 29m
Flight
77.83 mi
125.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.83 mi
Kilometers
125.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.89 mi
Kilometers
151.1 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in Denison
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denison
2026-04-22T18:36
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denison
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
Allen
TX

The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

From Denison
46.9 mi
00h 44m
To Arlington
47 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Denison and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Austin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Austin Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · South Eisenhower Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 91 South: Sherman

    832 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Texoma Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Texoma Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Grayson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grayson Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    679 ft · 16 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 75 South

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    11.9 mi · 12 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Collins Freeway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · North Central Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West

    2217 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard

    2244 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    12 mi · 13 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denison 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
35.2 mi · 37%
President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi · 13%
North Sam Rayburn Freeway
12 mi · 13%
North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 11%
I 635 TEXpress
3.48 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
3.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Central Expressway

Continue on North Central Expressway

35.2 mi · 00h 38m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allen
00h 44m from Denison
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Denison 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 Denison to Arlington?

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Denison and 47 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allen

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 Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

35 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

38 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

73 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denison and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 77.83 mi (125.25 km).

Denison

#1 Denison

City in Texas, United States

Population25,792
Coordinates33.7556600, -96.5366600
Altitude222
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: (-96.536653, 33.755826)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $12.51
Round trip
$25.02
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.51 $25.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.59 $15.20 $30.39
Diesel $3.99 $13.22 $26.43

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Denison and Arlington. The current time is 18:36:31.

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.