How far is Whitney, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Whitney, TX to Arlington, TX is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.78 mi
01h 25m
Flight
55.58 mi
89.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.58 mi
Kilometers
89.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.78 mi
Kilometers
126.79 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Whitney
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitney
2026-04-22T20:18
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitney
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
Alvarado
TX

City in Johnson County, Texas, USA

From Whitney
39.1 mi
00h 42m
To Arlington
39.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Avenue

    2646 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Bosque Street

    101 m · 6 sec · North Bosque Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 km · 58 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 22

    11 mi · 12 min · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Waco Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Waco Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2032 ft · 23 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
45.1 mi · 57%
State Highway 22
11 mi · 14%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 13%
North Waco Street
3.62 mi · 5%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 3%
South Center Street
1.17 mi · 1%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvarado
00h 42m from Whitney
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Arlington?

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Alvarado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Whitney and 39.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.51 one way or $21.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Alvarado

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alvarado, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

17 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

40 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

56 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 55.58 mi (89.44 km).

Whitney

#1 Whitney

Human settlement in Hill County, Texas, United States of America

Population2,145
Coordinates31.9518200, -97.3214000
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: West Jefferson Avenue (-97.321405, 31.951902)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $10.51
Round trip
$21.01
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.51 $21.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $4.59 $12.76 $25.53
Diesel $3.99 $11.10 $22.20

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 Whitney and Arlington. The current time is 20:18:42.

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.