How far is McCamey, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from McCamey, TX to Arlington, TX is about 386.1 miles (621.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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
386.15 mi
06h 00m
Flight
319.66 mi
514.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.66 mi
Kilometers
514.44 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.15 mi
Kilometers
621.45 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Apr 12, 7:01 PM CDT
Return by in McCamey
Mon, Apr 13, 1:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCamey
2026-04-12T13:00
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Apr 12, 7:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCamey
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
Trent
TX

Texas

From McCamey
192.9 mi
03h 00m
To Arlington
193.2 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Burleson Avenue

    2 m · 4 sec · South Burleson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  6. 6

    Continue on Rankin Highway

    2249 ft · 32 sec · Rankin Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    105 m · 7 sec · East Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    284.5 mi · 4 hr 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 52 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCamey 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
285 mi · 74%
Main Street
42.1 mi · 11%
Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 5%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 3%
South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

284 mi · 04h 47m

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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
319.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trent
03h 00m from McCamey
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCamey and 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 McCamey to Arlington?

The road trip is about 386.1 miles (621.4 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Trent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.9 miles from McCamey and 193.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.51 one way or $103.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCamey and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Trent

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trent.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCamey and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 319.66 mi (514.44 km).

McCamey

#1 McCamey

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

Population2,036
Coordinates31.1359800, -102.2243000
Altitude752
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 3rd Street (-102.224314, 31.13599)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 621 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.63 gal
51.58 L · about $51.51
Round trip
$103.02
27.26 gal · 103.16 L
Estimated CO2
121.1 kg one way
Round trip: 242.3 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.51 $103.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.95 $115.91
Premium $4.59 $62.58 $125.15
Diesel $3.99 $54.42 $108.85

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between McCamey and Arlington. The current time is 13:00:45.

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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.