How far is Watauga, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Watauga, TX to Arlington, TX is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watauga and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watauga and Arlington.
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Start on Whitley Road
27 m · 9 sec · Whitley Road
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Turn left onto Saramac Drive
148 m · 22 sec · Saramac Drive
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Turn right onto Barry Drive
1011 ft · 50 sec · Barry Drive
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Turn left onto Mackneal Trail
1109 ft · 49 sec · Mackneal Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stardust Drive South
3177 ft · 2 min · Stardust Drive South
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Turn right onto Rufe Snow Drive
1035 ft · 22 sec · Rufe Snow Drive
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Continue on Rufe Snow Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Rufe Snow Drive
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820
954 ft · 21 sec · Northeast Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East
1921 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Loop
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watauga and Arlington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.82 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Watauga and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watauga to Arlington?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Watauga and 9.6 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watauga and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Richland Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
Arlington City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richland Hills.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watauga and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 11.99 mi (19.3 km).
#1 Watauga
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,188 |
| Coordinates | 32.8579100, -97.2547400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.56 | $5.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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