How far is Spring Valley, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, TX to Arlington, TX is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.66 mi
04h 09m
Flight
224.52 mi
361.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.52 mi
Kilometers
361.33 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.66 mi
Kilometers
427.54 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Tue, Nov 10, 5:16 PM CST
Return by in Spring Valley
Tue, Nov 10, 9:26 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-11-10T13:06
Arrive Arlington
Tue, Nov 10, 5:16 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CST

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

Leave by
8:40 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
9:00 PM CST
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Spring Valley
128.6 mi
02h 04m
To Arlington
137 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Voss Road

    1517 ft · 46 sec · Voss Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westview Drive

    1030 ft · 28 sec · Westview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bingle Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Bingle Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Little York Road

    1861 ft · 37 sec · West Little York Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Victory Drive

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Victory Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wheatley Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wheatley Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ella Boulevard

    1288 ft · 30 sec · Ella Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Gulf Bank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Gulf Bank Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Freeway Frontage Road

    1787 ft · 36 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    788 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    217.9 mi · 3 hr 46 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
218 mi · 82%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 2%
Bingle Road
5.19 mi · 2%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 1%
Victory Drive
3.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

218 mi · 03h 46m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
224.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 04m from Spring Valley
Leave By
8:40 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spring Valley and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Arlington?

The road trip is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Spring Valley and 137 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.54 one way or $65.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spring Valley and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 224.52 mi (361.33 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Spring Valley is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.7896700, -95.5035500
Altitude22
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: Voss Road (-95.50369, 29.789672)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.49 L · about $32.54
Round trip
$65.08
18.76 gal · 70.98 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.47 $32.54 $65.08
Mid-grade $3.96 $37.12 $74.23
Premium $4.34 $40.68 $81.36
Diesel $5.58 $52.35 $104.70

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Arlington. The current time is 13:06:51.

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.