Arlington, Texas to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1320.4 miles 2124.9 km · straight line
1584.4 miles estimated 2549.9 km · driving distance
31h 52min estimated drive time
$152 - $188 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Scranton?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Scranton is 1320.4 miles (2124.9 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1584.4 miles, taking about 31h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 52min $152 - $188 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 14min $127–$238* Budget
Train ~41h 26min $190–$555* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Scranton

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 440 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients