How far is Fairview, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Fairview, TX to Arlington, TX is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
180.29 mi
02h 58m
Flight
149.29 mi
240.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.29 mi
Kilometers
240.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.29 mi
Kilometers
290.15 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 30, 9:23 PM CDT
Return by in Fairview
Fri, May 1, 12:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-30T18:24
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 30, 9:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
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
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Fairview
89.9 mi
01h 29m
To Arlington
90.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1415 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    65 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1098 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway

    140 m · 9 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1399 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North State Highway 6

    13.6 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6

  9. 9

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
57.3 mi · 32%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 25%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
East State Highway 6
9.39 mi · 5%
East Loop 340
5.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

45.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
01h 29m from Fairview
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Fairview and 90.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.03 one way or $48.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairview and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 149.29 mi (240.26 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Town in Texas, United States

Population9,358
Coordinates30.6521400, -96.4352400
Altitude79
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: TX 21 (-96.435217, 30.651912)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.08 L · about $24.03
Round trip
$48.07
12.72 gal · 48.16 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.03 $48.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.04 $54.09
Premium $4.59 $29.20 $58.40
Diesel $3.99 $25.40 $50.79

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Arlington. The current time is 18:24:27.

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.