How far is Shamrock, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Shamrock, TX to Arlington, TX is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
22.08 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.92 mi
25.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.08 mi
Kilometers
35.54 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Apr 12, 1:31 PM CDT
Return by in Shamrock
Sun, Apr 12, 2:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shamrock
2026-04-12T13:00
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Apr 12, 1:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
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 Shamrock
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
Lakeview
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Shamrock
10.5 mi
00h 15m
To Arlington
11.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reedsport Place

    1128 ft · 34 sec · Reedsport Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cockrell Hill Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Cockrell Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    107 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West

    1415 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shamrock 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 27%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
5.18 mi · 23%
South Cockrell Hill Road
4.27 mi · 19%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 18%
East Abram Street
0.63 mi · 3%
I 20 West
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

6.07 mi · 00h 07m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview
00h 15m from Shamrock
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shamrock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Shamrock and 11.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 $2.95 one way or $5.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Shamrock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview

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 Lakeview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 14.2 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
City Hall Bistro
Food stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Bistro

Dallas , TX
1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
Rating 4.6/5 235 reviews Bistro,Bar,Brunch restaurant,European restaurant,Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

32 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

36 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shamrock and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 15.92 mi (25.62 km).

Shamrock

#1 Shamrock

City in Texas

Population1,720
Coordinates32.5993000, -96.8875000
Altitude214
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: Reedsport Place (-96.887499, 32.599197)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.95
Round trip
$5.90
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.95 $5.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.59 $3.58 $7.16
Diesel $3.99 $3.11 $6.23

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Shamrock and Arlington. The current time is 13:00:45.

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.