How far is Roscoe, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Roscoe, TX to Arlington, TX is about 214.4 miles (345 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.7 miles (323 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.39 mi
03h 20m
Flight
200.7 mi
323 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.7 mi
Kilometers
323 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.39 mi
Kilometers
345.03 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in Roscoe
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roscoe
2026-04-22T19:49
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roscoe
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
Eastland
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Roscoe
107.6 mi
01h 40m
To Arlington
106.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Roscoe and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cypress Street

    633 ft · 17 sec · Cypress Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on North Cypress Street

    2781 ft · 1 min · North Cypress Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 84

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 84

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscoe 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 85%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 6%
US Highway 84
1.84 mi · 1%
North Center Street
1 mi
North Cooper Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
200.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastland
01h 40m from Roscoe
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roscoe 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 Roscoe to Arlington?

The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Eastland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Roscoe and 106.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 200.7 miles (323 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.61 one way or $57.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roscoe and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 200.7 mi (323 km).

Roscoe

#1 Roscoe

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

Population1,305
Coordinates32.4459500, -100.5387200
Altitude728
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: Cypress Street (-100.538684, 32.445956)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.64 L · about $28.61
Round trip
$57.21
15.14 gal · 57.28 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.61 $57.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.19 $64.38
Premium $4.59 $34.75 $69.51
Diesel $3.99 $30.23 $60.45

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 Roscoe and Arlington. The current time is 19:49:20.

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.