How far is Wills Point, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Wills Point, TX to Arlington, TX is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wills Point and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wills Point and Arlington.
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Start on West James Street
19 m · 7 sec · West James Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
564 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto West South Commerce Street
18.4 mi · 22 min · West South Commerce Street
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Continue on West US Highway 80
3 mi · 3 min · West US Highway 80
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Take the exit straight toward US 80 West: Dallas
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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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 Wills Point 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 80 West
Take the exit straight toward US 80 West: Dallas
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wills Point 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 Wills Point to Arlington?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Sunnyvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Wills Point and 38.4 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wills Point and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Sunnyvale
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 Wills Point and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 63.95 mi (102.92 km).
#1 Wills Point
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,703 |
| Coordinates | 32.7093000, -96.0083000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.64 | $19.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.84 | $21.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
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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