How far is Whitesboro, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Whitesboro, TX to Arlington, TX is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
88.81 mi
01h 38m
Flight
64.65 mi
104.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.65 mi
Kilometers
104.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.81 mi
Kilometers
142.92 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Return by in Whitesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitesboro
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitesboro
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
Denton
TX

The seventh most populous city in Texas.

From Whitesboro
45.4 mi
00h 49m
To Arlington
43.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Union Street

    45 m · 7 sec · North Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    757 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    743 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Highway 82

    145 m · 6 sec · Highway 82

  6. 6

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    115 m · 10 sec · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    984 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike

    1784 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    17.3 mi · 19 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitesboro and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Interstate 35
30.2 mi · 34%
President George Bush Turnpike
17.3 mi · 20%
East US Highway 82
12.3 mi · 14%
South Stemmons Freeway
10.5 mi · 12%
I 35E South
9.79 mi · 11%
Tom Landry Freeway
3.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Interstate 35

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
00h 49m from Whitesboro
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Whitesboro 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 Whitesboro to Arlington?

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Whitesboro and 43.4 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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 Denton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Justin , TX
Justin, TX 76247
Park
Flower Mound Town Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Flower Mound Town Hall

Flower Mound , TX
2121 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028
Rating 4.8/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

46 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

57 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

58 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitesboro and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 64.65 mi (104.05 km).

Whitesboro

#1 Whitesboro

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Population4,149
Coordinates33.6562200, -96.9069500
Altitude250
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 Union Street (-96.906853, 33.656216)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.66
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.83 $23.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.59 $14.37 $28.74
Diesel $3.99 $12.50 $25.00

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 Whitesboro and Arlington. The current time is 04:12:08.

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.