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

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Agua Dulce, TX is about 601.4 miles (967.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 533.1 miles (858 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
601.36 mi
10h 11m
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
601.36 mi
Kilometers
967.79 km
Drive Time
10h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Agua Dulce
Fri, Oct 16, 2:55 AM MDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, Oct 16, 2:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Agua Dulce
Fri, Oct 16, 3:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:12 PM to 4:42 PM MDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
8:00 PM CDT
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 Arlington
300.2 mi
05h 05m
To Agua Dulce
301.1 mi
05h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    421 mi · 7 hr

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    143.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Darrington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Darrington Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Las Colonias Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Las Colonias Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Ascencion Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · South Ascencion Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kentwood Avenue

    2395 ft · 2 min · Kentwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Agua del Rio

    105 m · 15 sec · Agua del Rio

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Agua del Rio

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
580 mi · 96%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 2%
South Ascencion Street
3.1 mi · 1%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
Darrington Road
1.48 mi
Las Colonias Road
1.45 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

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
10h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.3 mi
533.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 05m from Arlington
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 601.4 miles (967.8 km) and usually takes 10h 11m 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 300.2 miles from Arlington and 301.1 miles from Agua Dulce.

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 68.3 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 CDT. 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 $81.46 one way or $162.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Arlington

#1 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
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#2 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
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Agua Dulce (-106.13887, 31.65511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 968 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.22 gal
80.33 L · about $81.46
Round trip
$162.93
42.44 gal · 160.66 L
Estimated CO2
188.6 kg one way
Round trip: 377.2 kg / 832 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $81.46 $162.93
Mid-grade $4.35 $92.24 $184.49
Premium $4.72 $100.22 $200.44
Diesel $5.78 $122.57 $245.13

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 Arlington, TX and Agua Dulce, TX. The current time in Arlington is 17:43:45, although it is 16:43:45 in Agua Dulce.

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.