How far is Kerens, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Kerens, TX to Arlington, TX is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
84.64 mi
01h 26m
Flight
66.09 mi
106.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.09 mi
Kilometers
106.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.64 mi
Kilometers
136.21 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Kerens
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kerens
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kerens
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
Palmer
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Kerens
42.1 mi
00h 43m
To Arlington
42.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kerens and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Interstate 45

    128 m · 8 sec · North Interstate 45

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    898 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.2 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kerens 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
44.4 mi · 52%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 18%
Northwest 2nd Street
12.7 mi · 15%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 7%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 5%
I 20 West
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

44.2 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 43m from Kerens
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kerens 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 Kerens to Arlington?

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Kerens and 42.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kerens and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Cleburne

68 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kerens and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 66.09 mi (106.36 km).

Kerens

#1 Kerens

City

Population1,519
Coordinates32.1332100, -96.2277500
Altitude113
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: TX 31 (-96.227785, 32.133382)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $11.30
Round trip
$22.60
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.30 $22.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.71 $25.43
Premium $4.59 $13.73 $27.45
Diesel $3.99 $11.94 $23.88

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kerens and Arlington. The current time is 21:52:03.

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.