How far is Roman Forest, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Roman Forest, TX to Arlington, TX is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
241.42 mi
03h 55m
Flight
210.59 mi
338.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.59 mi
Kilometers
338.91 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.42 mi
Kilometers
388.52 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Return by in Roman Forest
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roman Forest
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roman Forest
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Roman Forest
120.2 mi
01h 57m
To Arlington
121.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roman Forest and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roman Forest and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard

    65 m · 10 sec · Roman Forest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Roman Forest Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Roman Forest Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto FM 1485

    8.1 mi · 11 min · FM 1485

  6. 6

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  7. 7

    Continue on FM 3083

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Loop 336 East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Loop 336 East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beach Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    3203 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    185.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roman Forest 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
185 mi · 77%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 6%
FM 1485
8.11 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 3083
8.03 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 3%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

185 mi · 03h 08m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
210.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 57m from Roman Forest
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roman Forest and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roman Forest to Arlington?

The road trip is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Roman Forest and 121.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roman Forest and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 210.59 mi (338.91 km).

Roman Forest

#1 Roman Forest

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,035
Coordinates30.1791000, -95.1624300
Altitude32
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: (-95.16245, 30.179095)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.25 L · about $32.20
Round trip
$64.39
17.04 gal · 64.5 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.20 $64.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.23 $72.45
Premium $4.59 $39.12 $78.23
Diesel $3.99 $34.02 $68.04

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 Roman Forest and Arlington. The current time is 04:29:26.

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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.