How far is Terrell Hills, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Terrell Hills, TX to Arlington, TX is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.28 mi
04h 37m
Flight
238.88 mi
384.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.88 mi
Kilometers
384.44 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.28 mi
Kilometers
475.21 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 PM CDT
Return by in Terrell Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terrell Hills
2026-04-19T07:44
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terrell Hills
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Belton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Terrell Hills
135.8 mi
02h 18m
To Arlington
159.5 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrell Hills and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Garraty Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Garraty Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eldon Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Eldon Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rittiman Road

    97 m · 16 sec · Rittiman Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Austin Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Austin Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 410 West, I 35, I 410 South: Austin

    159 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 410 South: Austin

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    2557 ft · 32 sec · Connally Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  21. 21

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrell Hills 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 64%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 15%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.84 mi · 2%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Austin Highway
3.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
238.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
02h 18m from Terrell Hills
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Terrell Hills and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terrell Hills to Arlington?

The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Terrell Hills and 159.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.38 one way or $78.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Terrell Hills and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Belton

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

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

RAIL

Temple

12 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

43 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terrell Hills and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 238.88 mi (384.44 km).

Terrell Hills

#1 Terrell Hills

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population5,451
Coordinates29.4749500, -98.4508500
Altitude244
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: Garraty Road (-98.45085, 29.474932)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.44 L · about $39.38
Round trip
$78.75
20.84 gal · 78.88 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.38 $78.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.31 $88.61
Premium $4.59 $47.84 $95.68
Diesel $3.99 $41.61 $83.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Terrell Hills and Arlington. The current time is 07:44:11.

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.