How far is Wolfe City, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Wolfe City, TX to Arlington, TX is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolfe City and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolfe City and Arlington.
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Start on East Main Street
104 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Santa Fe Street
2934 ft · 1 min · South Santa Fe Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crockett Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Crockett Street
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Continue on North State Highway 34
13 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 34
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Continue on Wolfe City Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolfe City Drive
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Turn straight onto Commerce Drive
2849 ft · 56 sec · Commerce Drive
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Turn straight onto Stonewall Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stonewall Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
2763 ft · 49 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Moulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Moulton Street
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Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road
931 ft · 19 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
829 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
49 mi · 54 min · Martin Luther King Jr 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 Wolfe City 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.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
49 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wolfe City 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 Wolfe City to Arlington?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Mobile City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Wolfe City and 44.3 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.75 one way or $23.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wolfe City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Mobile City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolfe City and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 74.48 mi (119.86 km).
#1 Wolfe City
City in Hunt County, Texas
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 33.3706700, -96.0688600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.22 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
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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