How far is Josephine, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Josephine, TX to Arlington, TX is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Josephine and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Josephine and Arlington.
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Start on Farm-to-Market Road 1777
107 m · 9 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1777
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Continue straight
6 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 66
1 km · 57 sec · Highway 66
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Continue on East Main Street
1383 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2027 ft · 41 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Interstate 30
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 30
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
30.1 mi · 35 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 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 Josephine and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
30.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Josephine 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 Josephine to Arlington?
The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Josephine and 29.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Josephine and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Mesquite
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesquite.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Josephine and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 51.62 mi (83.07 km).
#1 Josephine
City in Collin County, Texas
| Population | 2,545 |
| Coordinates | 33.0612300, -96.3072000 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
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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