How far is Tulia, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Tulia, TX to Arlington, TX is about 334.4 miles (538.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295 miles (474.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
334.45 mi
05h 22m
Flight
294.98 mi
474.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.98 mi
Kilometers
474.72 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.45 mi
Kilometers
538.24 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM CDT
Return by in Tulia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulia
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Tulia
167.1 mi
02h 41m
To Arlington
167.4 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
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 Tulia and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 2nd Street

    26.4 mi · 39 min · Southeast 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lone Star Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Lone Star Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 86

    15.8 mi · 23 min · State Highway 86

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 86

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 86

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    29.8 mi · 44 min · 9th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Harper Street

    3065 ft · 1 min · Harper Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Burnett Street

    1693 ft · 29 sec · Burnett Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  10. 10

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulia 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
39 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 31%
US Highway 287
68.2 mi · 20%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
9th Street
29.8 mi · 9%
Southeast 2nd Street
26.4 mi · 8%
State Highway 86
24.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
295 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 41m from Tulia
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tulia 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 Tulia to Arlington?

The road trip is about 334.4 miles (538.2 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Tulia and 167.4 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 295 miles (474.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulia and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 294.98 mi (474.72 km).

Tulia

#1 Tulia

City in Texas, USA

Population4,606
Coordinates34.5358900, -101.7585200
Altitude1061
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: Southeast 2nd Street (-101.758578, 34.535757)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.8 gal
44.67 L · about $44.59
Round trip
$89.18
23.6 gal · 89.34 L
Estimated CO2
104.9 kg one way
Round trip: 209.7 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.59 $89.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.17 $100.35
Premium $4.59 $54.17 $108.35
Diesel $3.99 $47.12 $94.23

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 Tulia and Arlington. The current time is 02:15:12.

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.