How far is Queen City, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Queen City, TX to Arlington, TX is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.56 mi
03h 17m
Flight
173.87 mi
279.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.87 mi
Kilometers
279.81 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.56 mi
Kilometers
314.73 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 PM CDT
Return by in Queen City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queen City
2026-04-18T20:20
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queen City
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
Sulphur Springs
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Queen City
96.3 mi
01h 38m
To Arlington
99.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Queen City and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queen City and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Houston Street

    690 ft · 17 sec · Houston Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 236

    2904 ft · 1 min · Loop 236

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Loop 59

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Loop 59

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naples

    820 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · East Houston Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadnax Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    131.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queen City 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ferguson Road
132 mi · 68%
East Houston Street
14.9 mi · 8%
West Main Street
12.1 mi · 6%
Loop 59
2.15 mi · 1%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Broadnax Street
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

West Ferguson Road

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 19m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 38m from Queen City
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Queen City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Queen City to Arlington?

The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Queen City and 99.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sulphur Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sulphur Springs.

RAIL

Mineola

54 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

92 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Longview

109 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queen City and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 173.87 mi (279.81 km).

Queen City

#1 Queen City

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population1,436
Coordinates33.1487400, -94.1501900
Altitude109
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: Houston Street (-94.150194, 33.148722)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.12 L · about $26.08
Round trip
$52.15
13.8 gal · 52.24 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.08 $52.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.34 $58.68
Premium $4.59 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $3.99 $27.55 $55.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Queen City and Arlington. The current time is 20:20:31.

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.