Arlington, Texas to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Arlington, Texas from White Sands?
The distance from Arlington, Texas to White Sands is 535.4 miles (861.7 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located W of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 642.5 miles, taking about 12h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and White Sands in New Mexico.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas and White Sands. 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 White Sands
Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & White Sands
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator