How far is Midway North, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Midway North, TX to Arlington, TX is about 533.4 miles (858.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 455.7 miles (733.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
533.36 mi
08h 04m
Flight
455.7 mi
733.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
455.7 mi
Kilometers
733.38 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
533.36 mi
Kilometers
858.36 km
Drive Time
08h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM CDT
Return by in Midway North
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway North
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway North
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Midway North
255.4 mi
04h 02m
To Arlington
277.9 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midway North and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Orizaba Street

    158 m · 25 sec · Orizaba Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nogales Street

    89 m · 15 sec · Nogales Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mile 6½ West Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mile 6½ West Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Expressway 83

    1264 ft · 25 sec · West Expressway 83

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    1086 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  17. 17

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  19. 19

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  20. 20

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  39. 39

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway North 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
41 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 18%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 11%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 8%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
455.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
04h 02m from Midway North
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midway North and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway North to Arlington?

The road trip is about 533.4 miles (858.4 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255.4 miles from Midway North and 277.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 455.7 miles (733.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 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 $71.12 one way or $142.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midway North and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway North and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 455.7 mi (733.38 km).

Midway North

#1 Midway North

Census designated place

Population4,752
Coordinates26.1877600, -98.0170800
Altitude24
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: Orizaba Street (-98.01708, 26.188188)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 858 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.82 gal
71.24 L · about $71.12
Round trip
$142.24
37.64 gal · 142.48 L
Estimated CO2
167.3 kg one way
Round trip: 334.5 kg / 737 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $71.12 $142.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $80.02 $160.05
Premium $4.59 $86.40 $172.81
Diesel $3.99 $75.15 $150.30

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 Midway North and Arlington. The current time is 00:54:27.

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.