How far is Providence, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Providence, TX to Arlington, TX is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Arlington.
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Start on Fishtrap Road
929 ft · 30 sec · Fishtrap Road
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2931
1.3 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2931
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Turn right onto US Highway 380 East
2240 ft · 38 sec · US Highway 380 East
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 720: Oak Grove Lane
563 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
719 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Grove Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Grove Parkway
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Turn right onto West Eldorado Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Eldorado Parkway
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Continue on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
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Continue on East Swisher Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Swisher Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.6 km · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35E South, US 77 South
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
9.6 mi · 10 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
1784 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
17.3 mi · 19 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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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 Providence and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
17.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Arlington?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Providence and 24.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 35.42 mi (57 km).
#1 Providence
This Denton County community is situated at an elevation of 581 feet in the gently rolling plains of North Texas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2334000, -96.9615800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.84 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
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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