How far is Quitman, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Quitman, TX to Arlington, TX is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
115.51 mi
02h 00m
Flight
96.36 mi
155.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.36 mi
Kilometers
155.08 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.51 mi
Kilometers
185.89 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Quitman
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quitman
2026-04-22T19:49
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quitman
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
Terrell
TX

Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

From Quitman
54 mi
01h 00m
To Arlington
61.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Quitman and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Goode Street

    63 m · 11 sec · East Goode Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    48 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Loop 564

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest Loop 564

  5. 5

    Continue on West Loop 564

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Loop 564

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broad Street

    13 mi · 15 min · West Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Frank Street

    9 mi · 10 min · West Frank Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Pine Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Pine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Goodnight Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Houston Street

    2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East South Commerce Street

    18.6 mi · 22 min · East South Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West US Highway 80

    3 mi · 3 min · West US Highway 80

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward US 80 West: Dallas

    19.2 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 West
19.2 mi · 17%
East South Commerce Street
18.6 mi · 16%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.9 mi · 15%
West Broad Street
13 mi · 11%
West Frank Street
9.05 mi · 8%
Main Street
7.88 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 80 West

Take the exit straight toward US 80 West: Dallas

19.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terrell
01h 00m from Quitman
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Quitman 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 Quitman to Arlington?

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Terrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Quitman and 61.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Terrell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terrell, 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 Terrell.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

50 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

74 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quitman and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 96.36 mi (155.08 km).

Quitman

#1 Quitman

City in Wood County, Texas

Population1,859
Coordinates32.7959600, -95.4510600
Altitude126
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: Goode Street (-95.451057, 32.795769)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.43 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.84
8.16 gal · 30.86 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.42 $30.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.35 $34.70
Premium $4.59 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $3.99 $16.29 $32.58

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 Quitman and Arlington. The current time is 19:49:24.

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.