Arlington, Texas to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1218.3 miles 1960.7 km · straight line
1427.5 miles actual route 2297.4 km · driving distance
24h 40min estimated drive time
$137 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Long Beach, California is 1218.3 miles (1960.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located W of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1427.5 miles, taking about 24h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Long Beach, California in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas and Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington, Texas to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 40min $137 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 36min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~32h 4min $171–$500* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 406 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM