Distance from Washington to Arlington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Arlington (TX) is 1201 miles or 1932 kilometers or 1043 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Arlington is 1350 miles (2173 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 149 miles or 241 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Arlington, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Arlington is 1201 miles or 1932 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Arlington, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Arlington?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Arlington, TX is 2 hours 45 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Arlington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Arlington, TX
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Arlington, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Arlington, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Arlington, TX

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Arlington, Texas is 1350 miles or 2173 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Arlington, TX is 1350 miles or 2173 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Arlington, Texas.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Arlington, Texas is approximately 1350 miles (2173 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Arlington, TX

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Arlington, TX?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Arlington take?
Washington and Arlington are 24 hours 26 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Arlington

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Arlington (TX) is 2 Hours.
Arlington time is 2 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Arlington
2025-12-17, 05:45:47 EST2025-12-17, 03:45:47 MST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Arlington Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Arlington, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1350 mi 2173 km 1172.34 nmi
Straight line distance 1201 mi 1932 km 1043 nmi
Difference 149 mi 241 km 129 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Arlington Details

Arlington is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 44' 8.5'' Longitude: W 97° 6' 29.1''
Latitude32.73569
Longitude-97.10807
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Arlington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Arlington, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 45 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 33 hours 57 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 30 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 27 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 41 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 38 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 20 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 6 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 58 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 58 minutes