Arlington, Texas to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1073.8 miles 1728.1 km · straight line
1228 miles actual route 1976.3 km · driving distance
22h 14min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 40min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Raleigh?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Raleigh is 1073.8 miles (1728.1 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1228 miles, taking about 22h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 14min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 41min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~28h 54min $147–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM