How far is Parker, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Parker, TX to Arlington, TX is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.49 mi
00h 55m
Flight
35.82 mi
57.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.82 mi
Kilometers
57.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.49 mi
Kilometers
76.42 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Parker
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Farmers Branch
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Parker
22.4 mi
00h 27m
To Arlington
25.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Parker and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Lane

    4 m · 6 sec · Church Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Parker Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Parker Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Spring Creek Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · East Spring Creek Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Expressway

    729 ft · 14 sec · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    1082 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Central Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West

    2217 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike, Las Colinas Boulevard

    2244 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    12 mi · 13 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
12 mi · 25%
Central Expressway
9.73 mi · 20%
I 635 TEXpress
3.48 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
3.28 mi · 7%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
3.03 mi · 6%
East Parker Road
3.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

12 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmers Branch
00h 27m from Parker
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parker 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 Parker to Arlington?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Farmers Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Parker and 25.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmers Branch

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Farmers Branch and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 9.3 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmers Branch.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

30 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 35.82 mi (57.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Parker

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population4,352
Coordinates33.0554000, -96.6219400
Altitude184
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 Parker Road (-96.621933, 33.055436)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.31 $12.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.20
Premium $4.59 $7.67 $15.33
Diesel $3.99 $6.67 $13.34

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 Parker and Arlington. The current time is 22:33:31.

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.