How far is Willis, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Willis, TX to Arlington, TX is about 209 miles (336.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.94 mi
03h 05m
Flight
186.21 mi
299.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.21 mi
Kilometers
299.67 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.94 mi
Kilometers
336.25 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willis
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fairfield
TX

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Willis
104.2 mi
01h 32m
To Arlington
104.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Willis and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Stewart Street

    11 m · 5 sec · East Stewart Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Danville Street

    1064 ft · 20 sec · North Danville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North State Highway 75

    2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 75

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Calvary Road

    621 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2656 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    178.2 mi · 3 hr

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Abram Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willis 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calvary Road
179 mi · 86%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 3%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 2%
North State Highway 75
2.05 mi · 1%
I 20 West
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

Calvary Road

Merge slight left

178 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 32m from Willis
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Willis 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 Willis to Arlington?

The road trip is about 209 miles (336.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Willis and 104.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Willis and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.

BUS

Waco, TX

94 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Tyler, TX

107 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

119 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willis and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 186.21 mi (299.67 km).

Willis

#1 Willis

City in Texas, USA

Population7,122
Coordinates30.4249300, -95.4799400
Altitude116
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: East Stewart Street (-95.47996, 30.424987)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.91 L · about $27.85
Round trip
$55.70
14.74 gal · 55.82 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.85 $55.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.34 $62.67
Premium $4.59 $33.84 $67.67
Diesel $3.99 $29.43 $58.86

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 Willis and Arlington. The current time is 02:19:10.

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.