How far is Panhandle, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Panhandle, TX to Arlington, TX is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on County Road 2122
77 m · 16 sec · County Road 2122
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
1.2 km · 46 sec · State Highway 8
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on State Highway 77 West
17.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 77 West
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Continue on East C J Wise Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · East C J Wise Parkway
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Turn slight right
1042 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto W L Doc Dodson East
894 ft · 15 sec · W L Doc Dodson East
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Continue on East Main Street
2366 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on W L Doc Dodson West
1.2 mi · 1 min · W L Doc Dodson West
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Continue on US Highway 67 West
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 67 West
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Continue on East Main Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 3045
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 3045
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Turn left
107 m · 21 sec
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Turn sharp right
897 ft · 32 sec
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Take the ramp sharp left
1617 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
136.7 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 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 Panhandle and Arlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 3045
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Panhandle 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 Panhandle to Arlington?
The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Panhandle and 94.4 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.37 one way or $48.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Panhandle and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panhandle and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 163.56 mi (263.23 km).
#1 Panhandle
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.2212400, -94.3460300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.43 | $54.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.61 | $59.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
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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