How far is Seminole, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Seminole, TX to Arlington, TX is about 349.5 miles (562.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
349.51 mi
05h 34m
Flight
321.8 mi
517.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.8 mi
Kilometers
517.88 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.51 mi
Kilometers
562.49 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in Seminole
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seminole
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seminole
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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Seminole
178.6 mi
02h 47m
To Arlington
170.9 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°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 Seminole and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue A

    38.7 mi · 44 min · East Avenue A

  2. 2

    Continue on Seminole Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Seminole Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  7. 7

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    131 m · 5 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    825 ft · 19 sec · West Interstate 20

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene

    539 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    243.3 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
243 mi · 70%
East Avenue A
38.7 mi · 11%
North US Highway 87
20.5 mi · 6%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

243 mi · 04h 06m

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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
321.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 47m from Seminole
Leave By
5:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seminole 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 Seminole to Arlington?

The road trip is about 349.5 miles (562.5 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.6 miles from Seminole and 170.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 5:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.60 one way or $93.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seminole and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 321.8 mi (517.88 km).

Seminole

#1 Seminole

City in Texas, USA

Population7,952
Coordinates32.7189900, -102.6449100
Altitude1005
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: East Avenue A (-102.64491, 32.718984)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.33 gal
46.69 L · about $46.60
Round trip
$93.19
24.66 gal · 93.38 L
Estimated CO2
109.6 kg one way
Round trip: 219.2 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.60 $93.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.43 $104.85
Premium $4.59 $56.61 $113.21
Diesel $3.99 $49.23 $98.47

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Seminole and Arlington. The current time is 18:29:39.

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.