How far is Rotan, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Rotan, TX to Arlington, TX is about 224 miles (360.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rotan and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rotan and Arlington.
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Start on East Sammy Baugh Avenue
30 m · 10 sec · East Sammy Baugh Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 70 North
8.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70 North
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Continue on North Concho Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Concho Street
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Continue on State Highway 70 South
16.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 70 South
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Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · Bluebonnet Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street
1135 ft · 19 sec · East Broadway Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Abilene
1588 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
173.1 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rotan and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight right
173 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rotan 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 Rotan to Arlington?
The road trip is about 224 miles (360.5 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Rotan and 108.4 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.85 one way or $59.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rotan and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rotan and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 195.17 mi (314.1 km).
#1 Rotan
City in Texas
| Population | 1,418 |
| Coordinates | 32.8520500, -100.4656600 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $29.85 | $59.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.59 | $67.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.27 | $72.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.54 | $63.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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