How far is Waxahachie, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Waxahachie, TX to Arlington, TX is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waxahachie and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxahachie and Arlington.
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Start on the route
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Rogers Street
40 m · 10 sec · North Rogers Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto West US 287 Business
1.9 mi · 3 min · West US 287 Business
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Continue on West US Highway 287 Business
1.1 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 287 Business
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Take the ramp straight toward US 287 Business North
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 360 North: Arlington, Grand Prairie
1926 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto South State Highway 360
3121 ft · 45 sec · South State Highway 360
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 360 Toll North
1436 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
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Continue on Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
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Continue on Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Abram Street
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto South Watson Road
831 ft · 27 sec · South Watson Road
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Turn left
1021 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto East Abram Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East 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 Waxahachie and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 287 Business North
Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Waxahachie and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waxahachie to Arlington?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Waxahachie and 17.8 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waxahachie and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waxahachie and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 28.47 mi (45.82 km).
#1 Waxahachie
A city in Ellis County, Texas.
| Population | 39,797 |
| Coordinates | 32.3865300, -96.8483300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
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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