How far is Hawkins, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Hawkins, TX to Arlington, TX is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawkins and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawkins and Arlington.
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Start on Green Street
133 m · 21 sec · Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street
15.9 mi · 17 min · Front Street
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Continue straight
54 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 80 West: Dallas
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 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 Hawkins and Arlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Front Street
Continue straight
54 mi · 01h 04m
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 Hawkins and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawkins to Arlington?
The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Terrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Hawkins and 69.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hawkins and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Terrell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terrell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawkins and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 111.21 mi (178.98 km).
#1 Hawkins
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,345 |
| Coordinates | 32.5884700, -95.2041100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.05 | $36.10 |
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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