How far is Saginaw, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Saginaw, TX to Arlington, TX is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.2 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.17 mi
27.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.17 mi
Kilometers
27.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.94 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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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 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, May 13, 5:30 PM CDT
Return by in Saginaw
Wed, May 13, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saginaw
2026-05-13T16:59
Arrive Arlington
Wed, May 13, 5:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saginaw
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richland Hills
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas

From Saginaw
11.6 mi
00h 15m
To Arlington
12.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Saginaw Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Saginaw Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Industrial Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Industrial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Blue Mound Road

    2002 ft · 49 sec · South Blue Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820

    652 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop 820

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East

    969 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    4.7 mi · 5 min · I 820 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saginaw and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 820 TEXpress
4.86 mi · 20%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.82 mi · 20%
I 820 South
3.02 mi · 12%
Northeast Loop
2.54 mi · 10%
I 30 East
1.21 mi · 5%
East Industrial Avenue
1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tom Landry Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

4.82 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland Hills
00h 15m from Saginaw
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saginaw and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saginaw to Arlington?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Saginaw and 12.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saginaw and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Richland Hills

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 Richland Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richland Hills.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

12 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

40 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

54 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saginaw and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 17.17 mi (27.63 km).

Saginaw

#1 Saginaw

City in Texas

Population24,860
Coordinates32.8601300, -97.3639100
Altitude222
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: South Saginaw Boulevard (-97.363868, 32.860157)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.61 $7.23
Premium $4.59 $3.90 $7.80
Diesel $3.99 $3.39 $6.79

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saginaw and Arlington. The current time is 16:59:00.

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.