How far is Linden, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Linden, TX to Arlington, TX is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (258 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.34 mi
03h 09m
Flight
160.29 mi
257.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.29 mi
Kilometers
257.96 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.34 mi
Kilometers
303.11 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Linden
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linden
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linden
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumby
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Linden
88 mi
01h 34m
To Arlington
100.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    85 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Houston Street

    14.1 mi · 21 min · West Houston Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broadnax Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    131.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West 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 Linden and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ferguson Road
132 mi · 70%
West Houston Street
14.1 mi · 8%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Broadnax Street
0.93 mi
Wet N Wild Way
0.52 mi
FM 157
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

West Ferguson Road

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
160.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumby
01h 34m from Linden
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Linden and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Linden to Arlington?

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Linden and 100.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 160.3 miles (258 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.13 one way or $50.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Linden and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Cumby

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

82 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

98 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linden and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 160.29 mi (257.96 km).

Linden

#1 Linden

City in Cass County, Texas, USA

Population1,888
Coordinates33.0123500, -94.3654700
Altitude116
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: North Main Street (-94.365426, 33.01235)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.16 L · about $25.13
Round trip
$50.26
13.3 gal · 50.32 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.13 $50.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.28 $56.55
Premium $4.59 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $3.99 $26.55 $53.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Linden and Arlington. The current time is 06:58:43.

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.