How far is Sundown, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Sundown, TX to Arlington, TX is about 363.3 miles (584.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315.4 miles (507.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sundown and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sundown and Arlington.
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Start on East Richardson Street
7 m · 3 sec · East Richardson Street
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Turn right onto South Slaughter Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Slaughter Avenue
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Continue on North FM 303
2.4 mi · 3 min · North FM 303
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Turn right onto West FM 1585
10 mi · 10 min · West FM 1585
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Keep slight right
16.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 327
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Slaton, Post
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
1603 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Loop 289
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Take the ramp straight
635 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Slaton Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West 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 Sundown and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sundown and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sundown to Arlington?
The road trip is about 363.3 miles (584.7 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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 183.7 miles from Sundown and 179.6 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 315.4 miles (507.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 5:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.45 one way or $96.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sundown and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sundown and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 315.4 mi (507.59 km).
#1 Sundown
City in Hockley County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 33.4562100, -102.4893600 |
| Altitude | 1079 |
| 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: 585 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $48.45 | $96.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.51 | $109.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $58.86 | $117.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $51.19 | $102.38 |
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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