How far is Arlington, TX from Bulverde, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Bulverde, TX is about 268.3 miles (431.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Bulverde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Bulverde.
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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
127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2943 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1615 ft · 20 sec · Interstate Highway 35
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Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Avenue
895 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
1311 ft · 30 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn right onto South Walnut Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Walnut Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 46 West
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 46 West
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1863
17.1 mi · 26 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1863
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Continue on Bulverde Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bulverde Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bulverde Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Bulverde.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Bulverde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Bulverde?
The road trip is about 268.3 miles (431.8 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Arlington and 133.9 miles from Bulverde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Bulverde.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
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 Temple.
Temple
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McGregor
Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Bulverde. Straight-line distance: 221.46 mi (356.4 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 Bulverde
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 29.7438300, -98.4530700 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bulverde (-98.45307, 29.74383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.79 | $71.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.27 | $80.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.48 | $86.95 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.81 | $75.63 |
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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