How far is Idalou, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Idalou, TX to Arlington, TX is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idalou and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idalou and Arlington.
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Start on Walnut Street
24 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
7.6 mi · 8 min · West 1st Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289
859 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Idalou Road
948 ft · 36 sec · Idalou Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 289
115 m · 10 sec · Northeast Loop 289
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Continue on East Loop 289
1395 ft · 25 sec · East Loop 289
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Take the ramp slight left
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
128 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
563 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289
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Turn right onto Southeast Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive
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Merge slight right onto Slaton Road
996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 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 Idalou and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
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 Idalou and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Idalou to Arlington?
The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.7 miles from Idalou and 154.3 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.93 one way or $85.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Idalou and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idalou and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 272.17 mi (438.02 km).
#1 Idalou
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 33.6664700, -101.6829400 |
| Altitude | 973 |
| 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: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $42.93 | $85.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.30 | $96.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.15 | $104.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.36 | $90.72 |
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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