Arlington, Texas to Pictured Rocks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1110.6 miles 1787.3 km · straight line
1332.7 miles estimated 2144.8 km · driving distance
26h 49min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Pictured Rocks?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Pictured Rocks is 1110.6 miles (1787.3 km) as the crow flies. Pictured Rocks is located NNE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1332.7 miles, taking about 26h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Pictured Rocks in Michigan.

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. 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 Pictured Rocks. 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 Pictured Rocks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 49min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 11min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~34h 52min $160–$466* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Pictured Rocks

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Pictured Rocks
46.55°N, 86.35°W
America/Detroit
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 370 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients