How far is Sunnyvale, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Sunnyvale, TX to Arlington, TX is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
35.54 mi
00h 44m
Flight
32.07 mi
51.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.07 mi
Kilometers
51.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.54 mi
Kilometers
57.19 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, May 22, 1:56 PM CDT
Return by in Sunnyvale
Fri, May 22, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunnyvale
2026-05-22T13:12
Arrive Arlington
Fri, May 22, 1:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunnyvale
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
Dallas
TX

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Sunnyvale
17.6 mi
00h 22m
To Arlington
18 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    527 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Raider Drive

    139 m · 21 sec · Raider Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Collins Road

    1012 ft · 25 sec · North Collins Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Collins Road

    42 m · 4 sec · North Collins Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Collins Road

    3014 ft · 1 min · North Collins Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East US Highway 80

    1766 ft · 33 sec · East US Highway 80

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 80 West

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 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 Sunnyvale 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Landry Freeway
16.9 mi · 48%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.64 mi · 21%
US 80 West
6.71 mi · 19%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 5%
North Collins Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Wet N Wild Way
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tom Landry Freeway

Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

16.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 22m from Sunnyvale
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale to Arlington?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Sunnyvale and 18 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.72 one way or $9.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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 Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 2.9 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
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.2 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 2.2 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

1 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

49 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyvale and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 32.07 mi (51.61 km).

Sunnyvale

#1 Sunnyvale

Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,066
Coordinates32.7965200, -96.5608200
Altitude148
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: (-96.560625, 32.796677)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.72
Round trip
$9.45
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.72 $9.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.31 $10.63
Premium $4.59 $5.74 $11.48
Diesel $3.99 $4.99 $9.98

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunnyvale and Arlington. The current time is 13:12:42.

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.