How far is Lavon, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Lavon, TX to Arlington, TX is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 10m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lavon and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavon and Arlington.
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Start on Forder Court
43 m · 8 sec · Forder Court
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1103 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North State Highway 78
1.5 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 78
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Turn left onto State Highway 205
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 205
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Continue on North Goliad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Goliad Street
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Continue on North Alamo Road
1896 ft · 50 sec · North Alamo Road
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Continue on South Goliad Street
2728 ft · 1 min · South Goliad Street
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Turn slight right
140 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto East Interstate 30
2002 ft · 42 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
21.1 mi · 25 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 Lavon 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
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lavon 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 Lavon to Arlington?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Lavon and 28.1 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lavon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Park
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 Highland Park.
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lavon and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 44 mi (70.81 km).
#1 Lavon
City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,993 |
| Coordinates | 33.0276200, -96.4341500 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
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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