How far is Marfa, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Marfa, TX to Arlington, TX is about 504.4 miles (811.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 440.2 miles (708.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marfa and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marfa and Arlington.
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Start on the route
58 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto South Highland Street
1176 ft · 38 sec · South Highland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lincoln Street
147 m · 21 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto North Dean Street
22.1 mi · 29 min · North Dean Street
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Turn right
30.9 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Fort Worth Street
2 mi · 4 min · Fort Worth Street
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 39 min
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Turn right
1052 ft · 29 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa, Midland
725 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
398.3 mi · 6 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 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 Marfa and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
398 mi · 06h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Marfa and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marfa to Arlington?
The road trip is about 504.4 miles (811.7 km) and usually takes 07h 55m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.1 miles from Marfa and 249.4 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 440.2 miles (708.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 $67.27 one way or $134.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marfa and Sunny near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marfa and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 440.2 mi (708.44 km).
#1 Marfa
Small town in western Texas
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 30.3097300, -104.0213400 |
| Altitude | 1428 |
| 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: 812 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 17m |
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 | $67.27 | $134.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $75.69 | $151.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $81.72 | $163.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $71.08 | $142.15 |
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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