How far is Arlington, TX from Cresson, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Cresson, TX is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Cresson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Cresson.
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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
15.5 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
1090 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North
845 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820
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Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 377 South
11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South
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Take the exit slight right toward To US 377 Business: Cresson
1671 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
918 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 377 Business
3051 ft · 40 sec · South US Highway 377 Business
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East US Highway 377 Business
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Cresson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Cresson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Cresson?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Edgecliff Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Arlington and 19.8 miles from Cresson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Cresson.
Stop Ideas Near Edgecliff Village
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Cresson. Straight-line distance: 32.81 mi (52.8 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 Cresson
City in Hood County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 32.5326400, -97.6178000 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cresson (-97.6178, 32.53264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.43 | $12.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
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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