How far is Grape Creek, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Grape Creek, TX to Arlington, TX is about 261.6 miles (421 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grape Creek and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grape Creek and Arlington.
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Start on Mustang Avenue
25 m · 6 sec · Mustang Avenue
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Turn right onto Grape Creek Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Grape Creek Road
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Turn left onto US 87 Frontage Road
899 ft · 25 sec · US 87 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
822 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
4.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 87 North
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Turn left onto West FM 2105
6.9 mi · 12 min · West FM 2105
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At the end of the road, turn left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Turn left onto South Danville Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2937 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grape Creek and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grape Creek and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grape Creek to Arlington?
The road trip is about 261.6 miles (421 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Grape Creek and 130.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.88 one way or $69.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grape Creek and Sunny near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grape Creek and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 216.46 mi (348.36 km).
#1 Grape Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 3,154 |
| Coordinates | 31.5793200, -100.5476000 |
| Altitude | 606 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.25 | $78.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.37 | $84.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.86 | $73.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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