How far is Hughes Springs, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Hughes Springs, TX to Arlington, TX is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.89 mi
02h 48m
Flight
144.9 mi
233.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.9 mi
Kilometers
233.2 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.89 mi
Kilometers
258.93 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, May 30, 5:25 PM CDT
Return by in Hughes Springs
Sat, May 30, 8:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hughes Springs
2026-05-30T14:37
Arrive Arlington
Sat, May 30, 5:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hughes Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Campbell
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Hughes Springs
80.2 mi
01h 24m
To Arlington
80.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hughes Springs and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Ward

    32 m · 7 sec · Ward

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadnax Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    131.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hughes Springs 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ferguson Road
132 mi · 82%
1st Street
6.21 mi · 4%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Broadnax Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Wet N Wild Way
0.52 mi
FM 157
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

West Ferguson Road

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
144.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbell
01h 24m from Hughes Springs
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hughes Springs and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hughes Springs to Arlington?

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Hughes Springs and 80.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hughes Springs and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Campbell

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

69 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

90 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

90 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hughes Springs and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 144.9 mi (233.2 km).

Hughes Springs

#1 Hughes Springs

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population1,672
Coordinates32.9984600, -94.6307600
Altitude115
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: Ward (-94.630823, 32.998459)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.49 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.93
11.36 gal · 42.98 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.46 $42.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.15 $48.30
Premium $4.59 $26.08 $52.15
Diesel $3.99 $22.68 $45.36

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hughes Springs and Arlington. The current time is 14:37:26.

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.