How far is Monahans, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Monahans, TX to Arlington, TX is about 370.3 miles (596 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 347.3 miles (559 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monahans and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monahans and Arlington.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Avenue
54 m · 7 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sealy Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · East Sealy Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
337 mi · 5 hr 41 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 Monahans 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
337 mi · 05h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Monahans 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 Monahans to Arlington?
The road trip is about 370.3 miles (596 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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 185 miles from Monahans and 185.4 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347.3 miles (559 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.39 one way or $98.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monahans and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monahans and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 347.35 mi (559.01 km).
#1 Monahans
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 31.5943000, -102.8926500 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| 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: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $49.39 | $98.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.57 | $111.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.00 | $120.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.19 | $104.38 |
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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