How far is Alvarado, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Alvarado, TX to Arlington, TX is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
36.64 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.53 mi
37.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.53 mi
Kilometers
37.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.97 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 1:55 PM CDT
Return by in Alvarado
Wed, Apr 22, 2:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alvarado
2026-04-22T13:12
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 1:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alvarado
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Edgecliff Village
TX

Town of the United States

From Alvarado
18.3 mi
00h 21m
To Arlington
18.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Friou Street

    34 m · 17 sec · South Friou Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East College Street

    1967 ft · 42 sec · East College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Parkway Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Parkway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Interstate 35W

    649 ft · 13 sec · South Interstate 35W

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Interstate 35W

    2731 ft · 55 sec · South Interstate 35W

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 707, County Road 604

    1041 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alvarado 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 707
17.7 mi · 48%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 28%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 7%
South Center Street
1.17 mi · 3%
North Parkway Drive
0.97 mi · 3%
South Mesquite Street
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 707

Merge slight left

17.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgecliff Village
00h 21m from Alvarado
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Edgecliff Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Alvarado and 18.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edgecliff Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edgecliff Village, 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 Edgecliff Village.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

10 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

35 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

52 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alvarado and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.87 km).

Alvarado

#1 Alvarado

City in Johnson County, Texas, USA

Population4,624
Coordinates32.4065300, -97.2116800
Altitude233
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: South Friou Street (-97.211478, 32.406531)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.75
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.87 $9.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.59 $5.92 $11.84
Diesel $3.99 $5.15 $10.30

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Alvarado and Arlington. The current time is 13:12:51.

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.