How far is Hamlin, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Hamlin, TX to Arlington, TX is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.59 mi
03h 15m
Flight
175.58 mi
282.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.58 mi
Kilometers
282.57 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.59 mi
Kilometers
327.65 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, May 3, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Hamlin
Sun, May 3, 4:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamlin
2026-05-02T21:36
Arrive Arlington
Sun, May 3, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamlin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ranger
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Hamlin
101.7 mi
01h 37m
To Arlington
101.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Central Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 83 West

    16.5 mi · 24 min · US Highway 83 West

  3. 3

    Continue on West Court Plaza

    595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Commercial Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 Business: Abilene

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    119 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    720 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    135 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamlin 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
135 mi · 66%
Commercial Avenue
18.6 mi · 9%
US Highway 83 West
16.5 mi · 8%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 6%
Pine Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
175.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
01h 37m from Hamlin
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hamlin and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Hamlin and 101.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamlin and Sunny near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamlin and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 175.58 mi (282.57 km).

Hamlin

#1 Hamlin

City in Fisher County, Texas, United States

Population1,997
Coordinates32.8848300, -100.1264900
Altitude525
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: US 83 South (-100.126539, 32.88482)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.19 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.27
14.36 gal · 54.38 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.13 $54.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.53 $61.06
Premium $4.59 $32.96 $65.93
Diesel $3.99 $28.67 $57.34

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamlin and Arlington. The current time is 21:36:24.

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.