Arlington, Texas to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Arlington, Texas from Phoenix?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Phoenix is 866.9 miles (1395.2 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1048.1 miles, taking about 17h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Phoenix. 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.