Arlington, Texas to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

933.1 miles 1501.6 km · straight line
1121.9 miles actual route 1805.6 km · driving distance
20h 40min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Tampa?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Tampa is 933.1 miles (1501.6 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located ESE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1121.9 miles, taking about 20h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Tampa in Florida.

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 Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 40min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 48min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~26h 52min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Tampa

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM