How far is Horizon City, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Horizon City, TX to Arlington, TX is about 603.4 miles (971 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 536.6 miles (863.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
603.35 mi
09h 03m
Flight
536.61 mi
863.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
536.61 mi
Kilometers
863.59 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
603.35 mi
Kilometers
971 km
Drive Time
09h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Jun 3, 6:25 AM CDT
Return by in Horizon City
Wed, Jun 3, 2:28 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horizon City
2026-06-02T20:21
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Jun 3, 5:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:03 PM to 5:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horizon City
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Horizon City
301.4 mi
04h 31m
To Arlington
302 mi
04h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horizon City and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Jasper Drive

    20 m · 8 sec · Jasper Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Darrington Road

    780 ft · 18 sec · Darrington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Alderwood Manor Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashford Street

    535 ft · 19 sec · Ashford Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East

    3143 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    772 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
569 mi · 94%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 3%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 2%
Horizon Boulevard
2.51 mi
North Center Street
1 mi
Alderwood Manor Drive
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.8 mi
536.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 31m from Horizon City
Leave By
5:54 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Horizon City and Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Horizon City to Arlington?

The road trip is about 603.4 miles (971 km) and usually takes 09h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 301.4 miles from Horizon City and 302 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 536.6 miles (863.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.45 one way or $160.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Horizon City and Arlington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Horizon City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horizon City and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 536.61 mi (863.59 km).

Horizon City

#1 Horizon City

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population19,642
Coordinates31.6926100, -106.2074800
Altitude1226
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: (-106.207463, 31.692618)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 971 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.29 gal
80.59 L · about $80.45
Round trip
$160.91
42.58 gal · 161.18 L
Estimated CO2
189.2 kg one way
Round trip: 378.4 kg / 834 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $80.45 $160.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $90.53 $181.05
Premium $4.59 $97.74 $195.48
Diesel $3.99 $85.01 $170.02

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 · Jun 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Horizon City, TX and Arlington, TX. The current time in Horizon City is 20:21:42, although it is 21:21:42 in Arlington.

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.