How far is Royse City, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Royse City, TX to Arlington, TX is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royse City and Arlington.
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Start on South Elm Street
2021 ft · 42 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Interstate 30
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 30
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
30.1 mi · 35 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 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 Royse City 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.
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
30.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royse City to Arlington?
The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Royse City and 26 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.88 one way or $13.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Royse City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royse City and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 47.96 mi (77.18 km).
#1 Royse City
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,702 |
| Coordinates | 32.9751200, -96.3324800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
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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