How far is Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX to Arlington, TX is about 436.4 miles (702.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.4 miles (552.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
436.4 mi
06h 45m
Flight
343.38 mi
552.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
343.38 mi
Kilometers
552.62 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.4 mi
Kilometers
702.32 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:30 PM CDT
Return by in Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia
Fri, Oct 16, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia
2026-10-15T13:44
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Onion Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia
209.7 mi
03h 22m
To Arlington
226.7 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Letty Street

    670 ft · 35 sec · Letty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Los Quintas Boulevard

    707 ft · 19 sec · Los Quintas Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on June Street

    786 ft · 24 sec · June Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Veterans Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Veterans Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 57

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 57

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  31. 31

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
222 mi · 51%
US Highway 57
95.4 mi · 22%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 10%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 2%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93 mi
343.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onion Creek
03h 22m from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia
Leave By
10:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia 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 Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia to Arlington?

The road trip is about 436.4 miles (702.3 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.7 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and 226.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 343.4 miles (552.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 93 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.12 one way or $118.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek

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

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

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Austin

15 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
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San Marcos Station

32 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
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Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 343.38 mi (552.62 km).

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#1 Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia

Situated at an elevation of 748 feet in Maverick County, this unincorporated community lies in the semi-arid border region of South Texas near the Rio Grande.

Population0
Coordinates28.6913700, -100.4692400
Altitude228
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: Letty Street (-100.469584, 28.691436)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 702 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.4 gal
58.29 L · about $59.12
Round trip
$118.24
30.8 gal · 116.58 L
Estimated CO2
136.9 kg one way
Round trip: 273.7 kg / 603 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $59.12 $118.24
Mid-grade $4.35 $66.94 $133.89
Premium $4.72 $72.73 $145.47
Diesel $5.78 $88.95 $177.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia and Arlington. The current time is 13:44:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.