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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Central Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 83 West
16.5 mi · 24 min · US Highway 83 West
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Continue on West Court Plaza
595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza
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Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue
18.6 mi · 20 min · Commercial Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward US 83 Business: Abilene
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Turn slight right
119 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
720 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
135 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 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 Hamlin 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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Hamlin
City in Fisher County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,997 |
| Coordinates | 32.8848300, -100.1264900 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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