How far is Lancaster, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Lancaster, TX to Arlington, TX is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Arlington.
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Start on Historic Town Square
122 m · 11 sec · Historic Town Square
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
52 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Dallas Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lancaster Road
2688 ft · 57 sec · South Lancaster Road
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Turn left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West
1828 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 Lancaster 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.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Arlington?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Duncanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Lancaster and 14.1 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lancaster and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Duncanville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 22.75 mi (36.61 km).
#1 Lancaster
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 39,265 |
| Coordinates | 32.5920800, -96.7561100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
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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