How far is Hooks, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Hooks, TX to Arlington, TX is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
183.79 mi
03h 01m
Flight
170.81 mi
274.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.81 mi
Kilometers
274.9 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.79 mi
Kilometers
295.78 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, May 1, 1:52 PM CDT
Return by in Hooks
Fri, May 1, 4:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooks
2026-05-01T10:51
Arrive Arlington
Fri, May 1, 1:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hooks
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
Sulphur Springs
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Hooks
91.7 mi
01h 30m
To Arlington
92.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue A

    65 m · 8 sec · East Avenue A

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3268 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Palmer Drive

    771 ft · 21 sec · Palmer Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    896 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    179.9 mi · 3 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hooks and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palmer Drive
180 mi · 98%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.62 mi
Wet N Wild Way
0.52 mi
FM 157
0.28 mi
West Abram Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Palmer Drive

Merge slight left

180 mi · 03h 07m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 30m from Hooks
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hooks and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Hooks and 92.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hooks and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

54 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

92 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

102 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Longview

109 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooks and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 170.81 mi (274.9 km).

Hooks

#1 Hooks

City in Texas

Population2,709
Coordinates33.4662300, -94.2885300
Altitude114
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 Avenue A (-94.288533, 33.46628)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.55 L · about $24.53
Round trip
$49.05
12.98 gal · 49.1 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.53 $49.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.60 $55.19
Premium $4.59 $29.80 $59.59
Diesel $3.99 $25.91 $51.83

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hooks and Arlington. The current time is 10:51:08.

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.