How far is Palmview, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Palmview, TX to Arlington, TX is about 535.4 miles (861.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 455.7 miles (733.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 31m 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
535.41 mi
07h 45m
Flight
455.63 mi
733.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
455.63 mi
Kilometers
733.26 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
535.41 mi
Kilometers
861.66 km
Drive Time
07h 45m

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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 07h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Palmview
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmview
2026-04-22T21:49
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 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
8:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmview
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
Kingsbury
TX

Census designated place

From Palmview
256.2 mi
03h 52m
To Arlington
279.2 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Expressway 83

    31 m · 4 sec · Expressway 83

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    65 m · 18 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Bentsen Palm Drive

    122 m · 20 sec · North Bentsen Palm Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Expressway 83

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Expressway 83

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 83 East

    1905 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  19. 19

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  21. 21

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  22. 22

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  24. 24

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

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  35. 35

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  41. 41

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmview 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
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 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
07h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.7 mi
455.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsbury
03h 52m from Palmview
Leave By
8:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palmview 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 Palmview to Arlington?

The road trip is about 535.4 miles (861.7 km) and usually takes 07h 45m 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?

Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.2 miles from Palmview and 279.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 455.7 miles (733.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 $71.39 one way or $142.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palmview and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

28 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

68 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

69 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmview and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 455.63 mi (733.26 km).

Palmview

#1 Palmview

City in Texas

Population5,839
Coordinates26.2334100, -98.3708500
Altitude45
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: Expressway 83 (-98.370838, 26.233474)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 862 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.89 gal
71.52 L · about $71.39
Round trip
$142.77
37.78 gal · 143.04 L
Estimated CO2
167.9 kg one way
Round trip: 335.8 kg / 740 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $71.39 $142.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $80.32 $160.64
Premium $4.59 $86.72 $173.45
Diesel $3.99 $75.43 $150.86

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 Palmview and Arlington. The current time is 21:49:57.

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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.