How far is Valley Mills, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Valley Mills, TX to Arlington, TX is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
104.09 mi
01h 54m
Flight
77.35 mi
124.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.35 mi
Kilometers
124.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.09 mi
Kilometers
167.51 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Valley Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Mills
2026-04-18T10:16
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Mills
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
Itasca
TX

City in Texas, U.

From Valley Mills
51.8 mi
00h 57m
To Arlington
52.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Mills and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    8.4 mi · 15 min · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1297 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22

    7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Continue on South Bosque Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Bosque Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 km · 58 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 22

    11 mi · 12 min · State Highway 22

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Waco Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Waco Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2032 ft · 23 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Mills 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
45.1 mi · 43%
State Highway 22
18.1 mi · 17%
North 4th Street
17.4 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 10%
North Waco Street
3.62 mi · 3%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 3%
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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 57m from Valley Mills
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valley Mills and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Valley Mills to Arlington?

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Valley Mills and 52.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.87 one way or $27.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valley Mills and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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 Itasca and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court

Milford , TX
107 S Main St, Milford, TX 76670
Rating 1.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

30 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

68 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Waco, TX

68 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Union Station

76 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Mills and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 77.35 mi (124.49 km).

Valley Mills

#1 Valley Mills

City in Bosque County, Texas, United States

Population1,171
Coordinates31.6593300, -97.4722400
Altitude181
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: North 4th Street (-97.47241, 31.659373)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.9 L · about $13.87
Round trip
$27.74
7.34 gal · 27.8 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.87 $27.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.60 $31.21
Premium $4.59 $16.85 $33.70
Diesel $3.99 $14.65 $29.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Mills and Arlington. The current time is 10:16:44.

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.