How far is Agua Dulce, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Agua Dulce, TX to Arlington, TX is about 604.5 miles (972.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 533.1 miles (858 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
604.54 mi
09h 12m
Flight
533.11 mi
857.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
533.11 mi
Kilometers
857.95 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
604.54 mi
Kilometers
972.92 km
Drive Time
09h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Agua Dulce
Fri, Oct 16, 7:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Agua Dulce
2026-10-15T12:43
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 9:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:12 PM to 5:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Agua Dulce
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From Agua Dulce
300.3 mi
04h 36m
To Arlington
304.2 mi
04h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Agua Dulce and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Agua Dulce and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Agua del Rio

    105 m · 17 sec · Agua del Rio

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kentwood Avenue

    2395 ft · 2 min · Kentwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Ascencion Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · South Ascencion Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Las Colonias Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Las Colonias Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Darrington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Darrington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 1110

    107 m · 13 sec · FM 1110

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East

    790 ft · 22 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    963 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Agua Dulce and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gateway Boulevard East
565 mi · 93%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 3%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 2%
South Ascencion Street
3.1 mi · 1%
Darrington Road
1.46 mi
Las Colonias Road
1.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Gateway Boulevard East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.4 mi
533.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 36m from Agua Dulce
Leave By
5:36 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Agua Dulce and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Agua Dulce to Arlington?

The road trip is about 604.5 miles (972.9 km) and usually takes 09h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.3 miles from Agua Dulce and 304.2 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 533.1 miles (858 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $81.89 one way or $163.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Agua Dulce and Arlington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Agua Dulce and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Agua Dulce and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 533.11 mi (857.95 km).

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#1 Agua Dulce

Situated in the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas at an elevation of 4032 feet, this census-designated place lies on tableland east of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population0
Coordinates31.6551100, -106.1388700
Altitude1229
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-106.138985, 31.655335)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 973 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.33 gal
80.75 L · about $81.89
Round trip
$163.77
42.66 gal · 161.5 L
Estimated CO2
189.6 kg one way
Round trip: 379.1 kg / 836 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $81.89 $163.77
Mid-grade $4.35 $92.72 $185.44
Premium $4.72 $100.74 $201.48
Diesel $5.78 $123.20 $246.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Agua Dulce, TX and Arlington, TX. The current time in Agua Dulce is 12:43:25, although it is 13:43:25 in Arlington.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.