Arlington, Texas to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1220.4 miles 1964.1 km · straight line
1420.6 miles actual route 2286.3 km · driving distance
24h 26min estimated drive time
$137 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Los Angeles?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Los Angeles is 1220.4 miles (1964.1 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1420.6 miles, taking about 24h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 26min $137 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 19min $114–$213* Budget
Train ~31h 46min $170–$497* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 407 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