How far is Arlington, TX from Aledo, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Aledo, TX is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.88 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
33.88 mi
Kilometers
54.52 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aledo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-19T03:58
Arrive Aledo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Arlington
16.9 mi
00h 23m
To Aledo
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.5 mi · 16 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Walsh Ranch Parkway, FM 1187/FM 3325

    1817 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    2 mi · 4 min · East Interstate 20

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North FM 1187

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North FM 1187

  11. 11

    Continue on Aledo Trail

    155 m · 14 sec · Aledo Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Aledo Trail

    38 m · 4 sec · Aledo Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Maverick Street

    119 m · 11 sec · Maverick Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    52 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Bowie Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Bowie Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
14.2 mi · 42%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 36%
North FM 1187
2.33 mi · 7%
East Interstate 20
2.04 mi · 6%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 5%
West Abram Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

13.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Worth
00h 23m from Arlington
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Aledo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Arlington and 17 miles from Aledo.

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 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Aledo.

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 Arlington and Aledo. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 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
Aledo

#2 Aledo

City in Parker County, Texas, United States

Population5,335
Coordinates32.6959600, -97.6022500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Aledo (-97.60225, 32.69596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
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 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.07
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.53 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.20
Premium $4.59 $5.51 $11.02
Diesel $3.99 $4.79 $9.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Aledo. The current time is 03:58:23.

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.