How far is Gholson, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Gholson, TX to Arlington, TX is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
91.94 mi
01h 33m
Flight
71.77 mi
115.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.77 mi
Kilometers
115.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.94 mi
Kilometers
147.96 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Gholson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gholson
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gholson
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
Grandview
TX

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

From Gholson
45.7 mi
00h 47m
To Arlington
46.3 mi
00h 47m

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 Gholson and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wildcat Circle

    17 m · 9 sec · Wildcat Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gholson Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gholson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tokio Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Tokio Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    18 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gholson 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
45.1 mi · 49%
Purple Heart Trail
18 mi · 20%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11%
Tokio Road
8.93 mi · 10%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 3%
Gholson Road
1.39 mi · 2%
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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
00h 47m from Gholson
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gholson 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 Gholson to Arlington?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Gholson and 46.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

21 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gholson and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 71.77 mi (115.5 km).

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#1 Gholson

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population1,127
Coordinates31.7010000, -97.2164000
Altitude131
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: Wildcat Circle (-97.216387, 31.701207)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.49
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.24 $24.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.55
Premium $4.59 $14.87 $29.75
Diesel $3.99 $12.94 $25.87

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 Gholson and Arlington. The current time is 20:24:34.

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.