How far is Arlington, TX from Alvarado, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Alvarado, TX is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Alvarado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Alvarado.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Abram Street
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Turn slight right
125 m · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Watson Road
1071 ft · 21 sec · South Watson Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 360 South
992 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
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Continue on Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 360
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 360
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Merge slight right onto West US Highway 287
137 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 287
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Take the exit straight toward US 287 South
77 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 287 South
1818 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 287
4.6 mi · 5 min · West US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne
1922 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto South US Highway 67
1622 ft · 32 sec · South US Highway 67
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Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South
719 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto North Baugh Street
1 km · 1 min · North Baugh Street
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Turn straight onto East College Street
552 ft · 15 sec · East College Street
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Turn left onto South Sparks Street
77 m · 7 sec · South Sparks Street
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Turn right onto East Weaver Street
126 m · 18 sec · East Weaver Street
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Turn right
40 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Alvarado.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 67 South
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvarado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Alvarado?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Arlington and 18 miles from Alvarado.
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 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.80 one way or $9.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvarado.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.
Fort Worth Central Station
Cleburne
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Alvarado. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.87 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alvarado
City in Johnson County, Texas, USA
| Population | 4,624 |
| Coordinates | 32.4065300, -97.2116800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alvarado (-97.21168, 32.40653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 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 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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