How far is Hamilton, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Hamilton, TX to Arlington, TX is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
115.07 mi
02h 01m
Flight
92.78 mi
149.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.78 mi
Kilometers
149.32 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.07 mi
Kilometers
185.19 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM CDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 10:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive Arlington
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Pecan Plantation
TX

Census designated place

From Hamilton
57.5 mi
01h 00m
To Arlington
57.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    17 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Rice Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Rice Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  4. 4

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street

    973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 220

    12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 67

    12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

    24 mi · 27 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive

    860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

    21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Big Bend Trail
24 mi · 21%
Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 19%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 16%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 13%
State Highway 220
12.8 mi · 11%
US Highway 67
12.1 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Big Bend Trail

Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

24 mi · 00h 27m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pecan Plantation
01h 00m from Hamilton
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Pecan Plantation is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Hamilton and 57.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Pecan Plantation

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

28 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

54 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

94 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 92.78 mi (149.32 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

Population3,025
Coordinates31.7037700, -98.1239200
Altitude356
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: East Main Street (-98.123946, 31.703704)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.37 L · about $15.34
Round trip
$30.69
8.12 gal · 30.74 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.34 $30.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.26 $34.53
Premium $4.59 $18.64 $37.28
Diesel $3.99 $16.21 $32.42

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Arlington. The current time is 18:49:50.

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.