How far is Ranger, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Ranger, TX to Arlington, TX is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
99.49 mi
01h 37m
Flight
93.26 mi
150.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.26 mi
Kilometers
150.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.49 mi
Kilometers
160.11 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in Ranger
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ranger
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ranger
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
Millsap
TX

Town of the United States

From Ranger
49.7 mi
00h 48m
To Arlington
49.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Ranger and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Loop 254 East

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Loop 254 East

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ranger 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
66.2 mi · 67%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 15%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 12%
Loop 254 East
3.49 mi · 4%
North Center Street
1 mi · 1%
North Cooper Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

65.9 mi · 01h 08m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millsap
00h 48m from Ranger
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ranger 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 Ranger to Arlington?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Millsap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Ranger and 49.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millsap

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

64 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

113 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ranger and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 93.26 mi (150.09 km).

Ranger

#1 Ranger

City in Texas, United States

Population2,354
Coordinates32.4698500, -98.6789500
Altitude438
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: Loop 254 East (-98.679008, 32.469876)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.29 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.53
7.02 gal · 26.58 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.26 $26.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.92 $29.85
Premium $4.59 $16.11 $32.23
Diesel $3.99 $14.02 $28.03

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 Ranger and Arlington. The current time is 21:48:11.

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.