How far is Florence, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Florence, TX to Arlington, TX is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.34 mi
02h 47m
Flight
136.94 mi
220.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.94 mi
Kilometers
220.39 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.34 mi
Kilometers
272.53 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Florence
84.3 mi
01h 23m
To Arlington
85 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

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 Florence and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on FM 487

    2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487

  3. 3

    Turn left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min · South I-35 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto FM 2115

    148 m · 21 sec · FM 2115

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto South I-35 Frontage Road

    1 km · 52 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1435 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
87.5 mi · 52%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 27%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 2%
FM 487
2.41 mi · 1%
South I-35 Frontage Road
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

87.2 mi · 01h 29m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 23m from Florence
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence 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 Florence to Arlington?

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Florence and 85 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 136.94 mi (220.39 km).

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#1 Florence

City in Texas, United States

Population1,304
Coordinates30.8413000, -97.7936300
Altitude303
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 Main Street (-97.793675, 30.841407)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.62 L · about $22.60
Round trip
$45.20
11.96 gal · 45.24 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.60 $45.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.85
Premium $4.59 $27.45 $54.91
Diesel $3.99 $23.88 $47.76

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 Florence and Arlington. The current time is 23:44:19.

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.