How far is Robinson, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Robinson, TX to Arlington, TX is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.5 mi
01h 42m
Flight
87.61 mi
141 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.61 mi
Kilometers
141 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.5 mi
Kilometers
168.17 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM CDT
Return by in Robinson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robinson
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robinson
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
Itasca
TX

City in Texas, U.

From Robinson
51.9 mi
00h 51m
To Arlington
52.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance 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 Robinson and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Robinson Drive

    4 mi · 5 min · South Robinson Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Circle Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robinson 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
45.1 mi · 43%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 32%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 10%
South Robinson Drive
4.01 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.84 mi · 4%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

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

45.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 51m from Robinson
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Robinson 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 Robinson to Arlington?

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Robinson and 52.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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 Itasca and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court

Milford , TX
107 S Main St, Milford, TX 76670
Rating 1.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

30 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

68 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Waco, TX

68 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Union Station

76 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robinson and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 87.61 mi (141 km).

Robinson

#1 Robinson

City in Texas, USA

Population12,091
Coordinates31.4676700, -97.1147200
Altitude151
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: US 77 (-97.114675, 31.467692)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.96 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.89
7.38 gal · 27.92 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.94 $27.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.69 $31.38
Premium $4.59 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $3.99 $14.73 $29.47

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 Robinson and Arlington. The current time is 20:24:23.

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.