How far is Pelican Bay, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Pelican Bay, TX to Arlington, TX is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.7 mi
00h 56m
Flight
27.04 mi
43.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.04 mi
Kilometers
43.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.7 mi
Kilometers
65.5 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Pelican Bay
Fri, Apr 17, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelican Bay
2026-04-17T20:47
Arrive Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelican Bay
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
River Oaks
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Pelican Bay
18.1 mi
00h 28m
To Arlington
22.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Sheila Drive

    1624 ft · 1 min · Sheila Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Circle

    686 ft · 32 sec · Long Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Long Boulevard

    117 m · 22 sec · Long Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sandy Beach Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Sandy Beach Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northwest Parkway

    135 m · 9 sec · Northwest Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 199 East

    989 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Jacksboro Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Henderson Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout

    34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35W North, I 30 East

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelican Bay 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jacksboro Highway
13.2 mi · 33%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.9 mi · 27%
Lake Worth Boulevard
2.05 mi · 5%
Sandy Beach Road
1.42 mi · 3%
I 35W North
1.33 mi · 3%
North Henderson Street
1.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tom Landry Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

10.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Oaks
00h 28m from Pelican Bay
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pelican Bay and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pelican Bay to Arlington?

The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

River Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Pelican Bay and 22.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pelican Bay and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near River Oaks

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 River Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Haltom City - City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Haltom City - City Hall

Haltom City , TX
5024 Broadway Ave, Haltom City, TX 76117
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Oaks.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

7 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

48 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

55 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelican Bay and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 km).

Pelican Bay

#1 Pelican Bay

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population2,100
Coordinates32.9209600, -97.5183600
Altitude213
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: Sheila Drive (-97.518698, 32.920963)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.44 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.88
2.88 gal · 10.88 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.44 $10.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $4.59 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $3.99 $5.75 $11.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelican Bay and Arlington. The current time is 20:47:44.

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.