How far is Iowa Park, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Iowa Park, TX to Arlington, TX is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
139.31 mi
02h 09m
Flight
123.16 mi
198.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.16 mi
Kilometers
198.21 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.31 mi
Kilometers
224.2 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Tue, Jun 2, 1:24 PM CDT
Return by in Iowa Park
Tue, Jun 2, 3:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iowa Park
2026-06-02T11:15
Arrive Arlington
Tue, Jun 2, 1:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iowa Park
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
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From Iowa Park
69.8 mi
01h 04m
To Arlington
69.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph SE
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 Iowa Park and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iowa Park and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cash Street

    45 m · 12 sec · West Cash Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Yosemite Street

    41 m · 9 sec · North Yosemite Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Highway Street

    1290 ft · 38 sec · West Highway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Pacific Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Pacific Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Access Road

    1170 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Access Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    803 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  11. 11

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
8 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 75%
Southwest Access Road
8.49 mi · 6%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.82 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
3.43 mi · 2%
I 820 South
3.02 mi · 2%
Northeast Loop
2.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 04m from Iowa Park
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Iowa Park 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 Iowa Park to Arlington?

The road trip is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Iowa Park and 69.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iowa Park and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 123.16 mi (198.21 km).

Iowa Park

#1 Iowa Park

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population6,431
Coordinates33.9514800, -98.6686700
Altitude316
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: West Cash Street (-98.66867, 33.951547)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.61 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.19
9.84 gal · 37.22 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.59 $37.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.84
Premium $4.59 $22.59 $45.18
Diesel $3.99 $19.65 $39.29

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Iowa Park and Arlington. The current time is 11:15:41.

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.