How far is Hallsville, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Hallsville, TX to Arlington, TX is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
159.55 mi
02h 32m
Flight
148.33 mi
238.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.33 mi
Kilometers
238.71 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.55 mi
Kilometers
256.77 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM CDT
Return by in Hallsville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallsville
2026-04-16T01:44
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallsville
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
Canton
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Hallsville
78.7 mi
01h 16m
To Arlington
80.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hallsville and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Central Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hallsville 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20
105 mi · 66%
Dallas
23.3 mi · 15%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.9 mi · 11%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.64 mi · 5%
South Central Street
2.14 mi · 1%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 45m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 16m from Hallsville
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Hallsville and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hallsville to Arlington?

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Hallsville and 80.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Hallsville and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

57 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

75 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

91 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hallsville and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 148.33 mi (238.71 km).

Hallsville

#1 Hallsville

City in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America

Population4,406
Coordinates32.5043200, -94.5740900
Altitude111
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: South Central Street (-94.574118, 32.504317)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.31 L · about $21.28
Round trip
$42.55
11.26 gal · 42.62 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.28 $42.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.88
Premium $4.59 $25.85 $51.69
Diesel $3.99 $22.48 $44.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hallsville and Arlington. The current time is 01:44:39.

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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.