How far is Gun Barrel City, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Gun Barrel City, TX to Arlington, TX is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gun Barrel City and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gun Barrel City and Arlington.
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Start on Meadow Lake Drive
1318 ft · 44 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Gun Barrel Lane
1455 ft · 24 sec · North Gun Barrel Lane
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Continue on South 3rd Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Mason Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Mason Street
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Turn left onto East US Highway 175
39.3 mi · 42 min · East US Highway 175
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · East 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 Gun Barrel City 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.
East US Highway 175
Turn left onto East US Highway 175
39.3 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gun Barrel City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gun Barrel City to Arlington?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Seagoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Gun Barrel City and 38.8 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gun Barrel City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Seagoville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gun Barrel City and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 62.24 mi (100.16 km).
#1 Gun Barrel City
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,208 |
| Coordinates | 32.3345900, -96.1513600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
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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