How far is Palmer, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Palmer, TX to Arlington, TX is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Arlington.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
127 m · 14 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Dallas Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Dallas Street
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Continue on North Dallas Street
587 ft · 17 sec · North Dallas Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Interstate 45
1551 ft · 43 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North: Dallas
591 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · East 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 Palmer and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to Arlington?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Palmer and 22.7 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Palmer and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lancaster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 33.16 mi (53.36 km).
#1 Palmer
Town in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,169 |
| Coordinates | 32.4312500, -96.6677700 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
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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