How far is Arlington, TX from Burleson, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Burleson, TX is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.41 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.22 mi
29.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.22 mi
Kilometers
29.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.41 mi
Kilometers
40.89 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burleson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Burleson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Forest Hill
TX

Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
12.7 mi
00h 16m
To Burleson
12.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3391: Renfro Street

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Burleson Boulevard

    708 ft · 19 sec · North Burleson Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Renfro Street

    1799 ft · 41 sec · East Renfro Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    104 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward East Ellison Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Ellison Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ellison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 40%
South Freeway
7.69 mi · 30%
South Cooper Street
2.43 mi · 10%
South Center Street
2.02 mi · 8%
I 35W South
1.09 mi · 4%
I 20 West
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

10.3 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Hill
00h 16m from Arlington
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Burleson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Arlington and 12.7 miles from Burleson.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Burleson.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forest Hill, 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 Forest Hill.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

10 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

38 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

45 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Burleson. Straight-line distance: 18.22 mi (29.33 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
Burleson

#2 Burleson

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

Population49,686
Coordinates32.5420800, -97.3208500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Burleson (-97.32085, 32.54208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.40
Round trip
$6.80
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.40 $6.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.65
Premium $4.59 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $3.99 $3.59 $7.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Burleson. The current time is 01:28:31.

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.