How far is Sparks, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Sparks, TX to Arlington, TX is about 601 miles (967.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 538.7 miles (867 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
601.01 mi
08h 59m
Flight
538.72 mi
866.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
538.72 mi
Kilometers
866.99 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
601.01 mi
Kilometers
967.23 km
Drive Time
08h 59m

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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 08h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, Oct 16, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Sparks
Fri, Oct 16, 8:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparks
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 11:44 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparks
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Sparks
300.1 mi
04h 29m
To Arlington
300.9 mi
04h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wake Forest Lane

    56 m · 10 sec · Wake Forest Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand River Drive

    120 m · 16 sec · Grand River Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peyton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Peyton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Horizon Boulevard

    1640 ft · 42 sec · Horizon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East

    3143 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    772 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
569 mi · 95%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 3%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 2%
North Center Street
1 mi
Peyton Road
0.79 mi
North Cooper Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.3 mi
538.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 29m from Sparks
Leave By
6:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Sparks and Sunny then Slight 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 Sparks to Arlington?

The road trip is about 601 miles (967.2 km) and usually takes 08h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.1 miles from Sparks and 300.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 538.7 miles (867 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $81.43 one way or $162.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sparks and Arlington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 538.72 mi (866.99 km).

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#1 Sparks

Located in El Paso County at an elevation of 3812 feet, this census-designated place lies in the Chihuahuan Desert of far West Texas, east of the city of El Paso.

Population0
Coordinates31.6726100, -106.2397000
Altitude1162
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: Wake Forest Lane (-106.240109, 31.672476)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 967 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.21 gal
80.28 L · about $81.43
Round trip
$162.85
42.42 gal · 160.56 L
Estimated CO2
188.5 kg one way
Round trip: 377 kg / 831 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $81.43 $162.85
Mid-grade $4.35 $92.20 $184.40
Premium $4.72 $100.17 $200.35
Diesel $5.78 $122.51 $245.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sparks, TX and Arlington, TX. The current time in Sparks is 14:44:33, although it is 15:44:33 in Arlington.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.