How far is Taylor, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Taylor, TX to Arlington, TX is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.95 mi
02h 54m
Flight
150.63 mi
242.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.63 mi
Kilometers
242.41 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.95 mi
Kilometers
276.72 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Taylor
85.6 mi
01h 27m
To Arlington
86.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    26 m · 6 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    11.3 mi · 16 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on TX 95

    5.5 mi · 8 min · TX 95

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 95

    4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95

  5. 5

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 95

    12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast H K Dodgen Loop

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast H K Dodgen Loop

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
59.2 mi · 34%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 26%
State Highway 95
16.9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
11.3 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

45.1 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 27m from Taylor
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor 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 Taylor to Arlington?

The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Taylor and 86.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.94 one way or $45.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ross, 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 Ross.

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 150.63 mi (242.41 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

City in Texas, United States

Population17,921
Coordinates30.5707600, -97.4094400
Altitude172
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: East 4th Street (-97.409429, 30.570664)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.97 L · about $22.94
Round trip
$45.88
12.14 gal · 45.94 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.94 $45.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.81 $51.62
Premium $4.59 $27.87 $55.73
Diesel $3.99 $24.24 $48.48

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Arlington. The current time is 04:29:32.

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.