How far is Prairie View, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Prairie View, TX to Arlington, TX is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
230.9 mi
03h 43m
Flight
194.15 mi
312.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.15 mi
Kilometers
312.46 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.9 mi
Kilometers
371.6 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie View
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie View
2026-04-22T21:56
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie View
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
Marlin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Prairie View
115.7 mi
01h 51m
To Arlington
115.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Prairie View and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie View and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on L. W. Minor Street

    3 m · 3 sec · L. W. Minor Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Drive

    1795 ft · 1 min · University Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandra Bland Parkway

    2586 ft · 1 min · Sandra Bland Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 290 West

    2316 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward College Station, Bryan

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    700 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    993 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  26. 26

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
45.1 mi · 20%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 19%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 14%
College Station
11.2 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
East State Highway 6
9.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
194.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlin
01h 51m from Prairie View
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie View 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 Prairie View to Arlington?

The road trip is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Marlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.7 miles from Prairie View and 115.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.80 one way or $61.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marlin

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 Marlin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 6.1 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Mart City Hall

Mart , TX
112 N Commerce St, Mart, TX 76664
Rating 2.3/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Lott City Police Department

Lott , TX
117 E Gassaway Ave St, Lott, TX 76656
Rating 1.7/5 20 reviews State police,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlin.

BUS

Waco, TX

35 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

49 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie View and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 194.15 mi (312.46 km).

Prairie View

#1 Prairie View

City in Texas

Population7,013
Coordinates30.0932700, -95.9877300
Altitude82
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: L. W. Minor Street (-95.987812, 30.092764)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.84 L · about $30.80
Round trip
$61.60
16.3 gal · 61.68 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.80 $61.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.65 $69.31
Premium $4.59 $37.42 $74.83
Diesel $3.99 $32.54 $65.09

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 Prairie View and Arlington. The current time is 21:56:51.

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.