How far is Arlington, TX from Aurora, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Aurora, TX is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
39.26 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.09 mi
51.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.26 mi
Kilometers
63.18 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sun, Apr 12, 2:09 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 12, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-12T13:19
Arrive Aurora
Sun, Apr 12, 2:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Blue Mound
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
19.6 mi
00h 24m
To Aurora
19.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 114 West: Bridgeport

    1941 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East State Highway 114

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 114

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Highway 114

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
15.5 mi · 39%
I 820 North
4.94 mi · 13%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.88 mi · 12%
I 820 TEXpress
3.46 mi · 9%
I 35W TEXpress
2.34 mi · 6%
I 820 West
2.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

13.1 mi · 00h 14m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Mound
00h 24m from Arlington
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Blue Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Arlington and 19.6 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Mound

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blue Mound and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Mound.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

12 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

51 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

57 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.65 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
Aurora

#2 Aurora

City in Texas, USA

Population1,522
Coordinates33.0606800, -97.5033600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Aurora (-97.50336, 33.06068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.43
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.22 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.59 $6.34 $12.67
Diesel $3.99 $5.51 $11.02

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Aurora. The current time is 13:19:15.

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.