How far is Ferris, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Ferris, TX to Arlington, TX is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.24 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.28 mi
47.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.28 mi
Kilometers
47.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.24 mi
Kilometers
59.94 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Ferris
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferris
2026-04-22T21:10
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ferris
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Duncanville
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States

From Ferris
18.5 mi
00h 21m
To Arlington
18.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Ferris and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    2135 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    2667 ft · 53 sec · North Interstate 45

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1086 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferris 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 41%
I 45 North
8.92 mi · 24%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 16%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 10%
I 20 West
0.96 mi · 3%
East Abram Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncanville
00h 21m from Ferris
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ferris 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 Ferris to Arlington?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duncanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Ferris and 18.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duncanville

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 Duncanville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 11 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.7 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Ovilla City Hall

Ovilla , TX
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews Fire station,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

17 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

40 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferris and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 29.28 mi (47.12 km).

Ferris

#1 Ferris

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

Population3,069
Coordinates32.5340300, -96.6655500
Altitude142
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: (-96.665472, 32.534036)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.59 $6.06 $12.12
Diesel $3.99 $5.27 $10.54

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 Ferris and Arlington. The current time is 21:10:40.

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.