How far is Littlefield, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Littlefield, TX to Arlington, TX is about 367.7 miles (591.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312 miles (502.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
367.66 mi
05h 40m
Flight
312 mi
502.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312 mi
Kilometers
502.12 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.66 mi
Kilometers
591.69 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Littlefield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littlefield
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Littlefield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Littlefield
182.5 mi
02h 50m
To Arlington
185.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
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 Littlefield and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

    2212 ft · 44 sec · East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Delano Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Delano Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q

  5. 5

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littlefield 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 50%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 3%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
312 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 50m from Littlefield
Leave By
5:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Littlefield 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 Littlefield to Arlington?

The road trip is about 367.7 miles (591.7 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.5 miles from Littlefield and 185.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 312 miles (502.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 5:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.01 one way or $98.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littlefield and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 312 mi (502.12 km).

Littlefield

#1 Littlefield

City in Texas, USA

Population5,755
Coordinates33.9173100, -102.3249000
Altitude1085
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: East Waylon Jennings Boulevard (-102.3249, 33.917362)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.97 gal
49.11 L · about $49.01
Round trip
$98.03
25.94 gal · 98.22 L
Estimated CO2
115.3 kg one way
Round trip: 230.5 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.01 $98.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.15 $110.30
Premium $4.59 $59.55 $119.09
Diesel $3.99 $51.79 $103.58

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 Littlefield and Arlington. The current time is 21:51:54.

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.