How far is Aledo, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Aledo, TX to Arlington, TX is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.43 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.43 mi
Kilometers
53.8 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM CDT
Return by in Aledo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aledo
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aledo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Fort Worth
TX

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Aledo
16.7 mi
00h 19m
To Arlington
16.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aledo and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    118 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on North FM 1187

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North FM 1187

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    127 m · 13 sec · East Interstate 20

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 46%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 37%
North FM 1187
2.16 mi · 6%
I 20 East
1.16 mi · 3%
North Center Street
1 mi · 3%
North Cooper Street
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

15.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Worth
00h 19m from Aledo
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aledo and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aledo to Arlington?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Aledo and 16.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aledo and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Worth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Worth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Worth.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

3 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

42 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

49 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aledo and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 km).

Aledo

#1 Aledo

City in Parker County, Texas, United States

Population5,335
Coordinates32.6959600, -97.6022500
Altitude269
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: North Front Street (-97.602257, 32.696098)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.03
Premium $4.59 $5.42 $10.83
Diesel $3.99 $4.71 $9.42

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aledo and Arlington. The current time is 00:54:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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