How far is Panhandle, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Panhandle, TX to Arlington, TX is about 339.3 miles (546 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.9 miles (489 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
339.29 mi
05h 25m
Flight
303.84 mi
488.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.84 mi
Kilometers
488.98 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.29 mi
Kilometers
546.03 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Panhandle
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Panhandle
2026-04-22T20:04
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Panhandle
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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Panhandle
169.4 mi
02h 42m
To Arlington
169.9 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
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 Panhandle and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    29 m · 9 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1148 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    764 ft · 13 sec · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Original U.S. Route 66

    1.5 km · 1 min · Original U.S. Route 66

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 207

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 207

  7. 7

    Continue on North Hurley Avenue

    2755 ft · 50 sec · North Hurley Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  10. 10

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    27.8 mi · 30 min · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  12. 12

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  14. 14

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  22. 22

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  34. 34

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West 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 Panhandle 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
110 mi · 32%
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 31%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
West 2nd Street
27.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 207
6.07 mi · 2%
Northwest Freeway
5.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
303.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 42m from Panhandle
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Panhandle 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 Panhandle to Arlington?

The road trip is about 339.3 miles (546 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.4 miles from Panhandle and 169.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 303.9 miles (489 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.23 one way or $90.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Panhandle and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 303.84 mi (488.98 km).

Panhandle

#1 Panhandle

Town in Texas, United States

Population2,341
Coordinates35.3456000, -101.3804400
Altitude1054
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 5th Street (-101.380478, 35.345655)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.97 gal
45.32 L · about $45.23
Round trip
$90.47
23.94 gal · 90.64 L
Estimated CO2
106.4 kg one way
Round trip: 212.8 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.23 $90.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.90 $101.79
Premium $4.59 $54.95 $109.91
Diesel $3.99 $47.80 $95.59

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 Panhandle and Arlington. The current time is 20:04:29.

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.