How far is Southlake, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Southlake, TX to Arlington, TX is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southlake and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southlake and Arlington.
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Start on East Southlake Boulevard
849 ft · 24 sec · East Southlake Boulevard
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Continue on East Southlake Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Southlake Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Kimball Avenue
932 ft · 39 sec · North Kimball Avenue
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Turn right onto East State Highway 114
2956 ft · 59 sec · East State Highway 114
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 114 East
1476 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2390 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 South: Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 360 South: Arlington, Grand Prairie
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Division Street, Abram Street
1201 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto North Watson Road
657 ft · 13 sec · North Watson Road
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Turn right
1051 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Division Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Division Street
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Turn left onto North Collins Street
1134 ft · 26 sec · North Collins Street
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Turn right onto East Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · East 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 Southlake and Arlington.
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.
TX 360 South
Continue straight
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Southlake and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southlake to Arlington?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Euless is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Southlake and 10.7 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Southlake and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Euless
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
The Keller Watertower
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Euless.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southlake and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 14.29 mi (22.99 km).
#1 Southlake
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 32,280 |
| Coordinates | 32.9412400, -97.1341800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
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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