How far is Grapevine, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Grapevine, TX to Arlington, TX is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grapevine and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grapevine and Arlington.
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Start on East Hudgins Street
30 m · 12 sec · East Hudgins Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right
57 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West State Highway 114
80 m · 5 sec · West State Highway 114
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 121 South
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: Cheek-Sparger Road
4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Highway 157
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 157
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Continue on North Collins Street
3 mi · 5 min · North Collins Street
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Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard
1804 ft · 47 sec · East Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lincoln Drive
1389 ft · 39 sec · Lincoln Drive
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Continue on North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 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 Grapevine and Arlington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
FM 157 South
Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: Cheek-Sparger Road
3.99 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grapevine to Arlington?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Euless is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Grapevine and 10.3 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grapevine and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Euless
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Irving, City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Euless.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grapevine and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 13.83 mi (22.26 km).
#1 Grapevine
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 55,780 |
| Coordinates | 32.9342900, -97.0780700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
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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