How far is Joshua, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Joshua, TX to Arlington, TX is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joshua and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joshua and Arlington.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East 12th Street
1063 ft · 35 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
1934 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
2391 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Mesquite Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
708 ft · 26 sec · East 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 Joshua and Arlington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35W North
Merge slight left
7.14 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joshua and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joshua to Arlington?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edgecliff Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Joshua and 23.7 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joshua and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Edgecliff Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joshua and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 24.99 mi (40.22 km).
#1 Joshua
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 32.4615300, -97.3880700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.43 | $12.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
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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