How far is Dimmitt, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Dimmitt, TX to Arlington, TX is about 366.7 miles (590.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324.5 miles (522.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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
366.68 mi
05h 54m
Flight
324.48 mi
522.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.48 mi
Kilometers
522.2 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.68 mi
Kilometers
590.11 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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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 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in Dimmitt
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dimmitt
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dimmitt
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
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Dimmitt
204.5 mi
02h 57m
To Arlington
162.2 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
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 Dimmitt and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bedford Street

    53 m · 8 sec · East Bedford Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    684 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    15.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Delano Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Delano Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q

  10. 10

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  12. 12

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dimmitt and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 50%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 3%
North Main Street
5.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

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
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
324.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
02h 57m from Dimmitt
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt to Arlington?

The road trip is about 366.7 miles (590.1 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.5 miles from Dimmitt and 162.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 324.5 miles (522.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.90 one way or $97.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

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 Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dimmitt and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 324.48 mi (522.2 km).

Dimmitt

#1 Dimmitt

City in Castro County, Texas, United States

Population4,005
Coordinates34.5509000, -102.3118600
Altitude1181
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: East Bedford Street (-102.311858, 34.550949)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.94 gal
48.98 L · about $48.90
Round trip
$97.80
25.88 gal · 97.96 L
Estimated CO2
115 kg one way
Round trip: 230 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.90 $97.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.02 $110.04
Premium $4.59 $59.41 $118.82
Diesel $3.99 $51.67 $103.34

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 Dimmitt and Arlington. The current time is 18:24:04.

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.