How far is West Tawakoni, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from West Tawakoni, TX to Arlington, TX is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Tawakoni and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Tawakoni and Arlington.
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Start on the route
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Country Road
1659 ft · 1 min · Lake Country Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Rabbit Cove Road
2892 ft · 1 min · East Rabbit Cove Road
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Turn right onto Mays Lane
1 mi · 3 min · Mays Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 276
2934 ft · 50 sec · West State Highway 276
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Continue on East Quinlan Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Quinlan Parkway
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Continue on Quinlan Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Quinlan Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 276 West
16.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 276 West
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Turn right onto T L Townsend Drive
868 ft · 31 sec · T L Townsend Drive
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Turn left onto State Highway 276
3166 ft · 1 min · State Highway 276
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Turn straight onto South Goliad Street
969 ft · 32 sec · South Goliad Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 30
1354 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West
774 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
22.8 mi · 27 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 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 West Tawakoni 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.
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
22.8 mi · 00h 27m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Tawakoni and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 West Tawakoni to Arlington?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Rowlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from West Tawakoni and 44.1 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Tawakoni and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Rowlett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Tawakoni and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 63.58 mi (102.32 km).
#1 West Tawakoni
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,994 |
| Coordinates | 32.8937300, -96.0294100 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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