How far is Tornillo, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Tornillo, TX to Arlington, TX is about 584.7 miles (941 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 533 miles (857.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
584.69 mi
08h 44m
Flight
533.01 mi
857.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
533.01 mi
Kilometers
857.79 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
584.69 mi
Kilometers
940.97 km
Drive Time
08h 44m

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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 08h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Tue, May 5, 8:00 AM CDT
Return by in Tornillo
Tue, May 5, 3:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tornillo
2026-05-04T22:15
Arrive Arlington
Tue, May 5, 7:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:44 PM to 5:14 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tornillo
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Tornillo
292 mi
04h 22m
To Arlington
292.7 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alameda Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Alameda Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto O T Smith Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · O T Smith Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto O T Smith Road

    1.2 km · 52 sec · O T Smith Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    131 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 52 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
O T Smith Road
555 mi · 95%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 3%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 2%
North Center Street
1 mi
North Cooper Street
0.65 mi
West Randol Mill Road
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

O T Smith Road

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
533 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 22m from Tornillo
Leave By
6:32 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tornillo 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 Tornillo to Arlington?

The road trip is about 584.7 miles (941 km) and usually takes 08h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 292 miles from Tornillo and 292.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 533 miles (857.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.96 one way or $155.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tornillo and Arlington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tornillo and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tornillo and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 533.01 mi (857.79 km).

Tornillo

#1 Tornillo

Census designated place

Population1,568
Coordinates31.4454000, -106.0883100
Altitude1093
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: Alameda Avenue (-106.088431, 31.445276)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 941 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.63 gal
78.1 L · about $77.96
Round trip
$155.92
41.26 gal · 156.2 L
Estimated CO2
183.3 kg one way
Round trip: 366.7 kg / 808 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $77.96 $155.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $87.72 $175.44
Premium $4.59 $94.71 $189.42
Diesel $3.99 $82.38 $164.75

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tornillo, TX and Arlington, TX. The current time in Tornillo is 22:15:56, although it is 23:15:56 in Arlington.

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.