How far is Runaway Bay, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Runaway Bay, TX to Arlington, TX is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.01 mi
01h 15m
Flight
53.72 mi
86.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.72 mi
Kilometers
86.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.01 mi
Kilometers
114.28 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 5:53 AM CDT
Return by in Runaway Bay
Sun, May 31, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Runaway Bay
2026-05-31T04:38
Arrive Arlington
Sun, May 31, 5:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Runaway Bay
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
Rhome
TX

City in Wise County, Texas, United States

From Runaway Bay
35.3 mi
00h 37m
To Arlington
35.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Runaway Bay and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Runaway Bay and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Half Moon Way

    782 ft · 35 sec · Half Moon Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tryall Drive

    149 m · 27 sec · Tryall Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    16.4 mi · 21 min · West US Highway 380

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Business 380

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Business 380

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South US Highway 287

    1567 ft · 33 sec · South US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward South Highway 287

    755 ft · 21 sec · South Highway 287

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287

    30.2 mi · 34 min · South US Highway 287

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Runaway Bay 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 287
30.4 mi · 43%
West US Highway 380
16.4 mi · 23%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.82 mi · 7%
I 820 TEXpress
3.43 mi · 5%
I 820 South
3.02 mi · 4%
Northeast Loop
2.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 287

Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287

30.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rhome
00h 37m from Runaway Bay
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Runaway Bay and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Runaway Bay to Arlington?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Rhome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Runaway Bay and 35.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.49 one way or $18.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Runaway Bay and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Rhome

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 Rhome and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Roanoke City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Roanoke City Hall

Roanoke , TX
500 S Oak St, Roanoke, TX 76262
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews City Hall
Saginaw City Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Saginaw City Municipal Court

Saginaw , TX
333 W McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179
Rating 2.4/5 14 reviews City courthouse
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Park

Justin , TX
Justin, TX 76247
Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

37 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

69 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Runaway Bay and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 53.72 mi (86.46 km).

Runaway Bay

#1 Runaway Bay

City in the United States

Population1,627
Coordinates33.1678900, -97.8783700
Altitude278
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: Half Moon Way (-97.878349, 33.167756)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $9.49
Round trip
$18.97
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.49 $18.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.67 $21.35
Premium $4.59 $11.52 $23.05
Diesel $3.99 $10.02 $20.04

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Runaway Bay and Arlington. The current time is 04:38:10.

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.