Arlington, Texas to Marion, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.8 miles 926.6 km · straight line
690.9 miles estimated 1111.9 km · driving distance
13h 54min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Marion, Illinois?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Marion, Illinois is 575.8 miles (926.6 km) as the crow flies. Marion, Illinois is located NE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690.9 miles, taking about 13h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Marion, Illinois in Illinois.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas and Marion, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Marion, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 54min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 41min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 4min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Marion, Illinois

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Marion, Illinois
37.73°N, 88.93°W
America/Chicago
129m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients