How far is Arlington, TX from Del Rio, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Del Rio, TX is about 412.4 miles (663.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
412.39 mi
07h 35m
Flight
323.37 mi
520.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.37 mi
Kilometers
520.42 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.39 mi
Kilometers
663.67 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Del Rio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Del Rio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:35 PM to 3:05 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Blackwell
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
206.3 mi
03h 47m
To Del Rio
206.1 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Del Rio.

  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

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson

    2737 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US Highway 277 South

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min · US Highway 277 South

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87, US 277 South

    2254 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Bryant Boulevard

    1356 ft · 37 sec · North Bryant Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on North Abe Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Abe Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Bryant Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Spur 297

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Spur 297

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Garfield Street

    115 m · 31 sec · East Garfield Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Spur 297

    33 m · 2 sec · Spur 297

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spur 297

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
153 mi · 37%
US Highway 277 South
78.6 mi · 19%
North Crockett Avenue
64.7 mi · 16%
US 277 South
61.3 mi · 15%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 3%
US 67 South
5.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

137 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89 mi
323.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
03h 47m from Arlington
Leave By
8:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Del Rio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Del Rio?

The road trip is about 412.4 miles (663.7 km) and usually takes 07h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.3 miles from Arlington and 206.1 miles from Del Rio.

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

The direct path is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 89 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.98 one way or $109.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Del Rio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Del Rio. Straight-line distance: 323.37 mi (520.42 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
Del Rio

#2 Del Rio

City in Texas, USA

Population35,722
Coordinates29.3627300, -100.8967600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Del Rio (-100.89676, 29.36273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 664 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.55 gal
55.08 L · about $54.98
Round trip
$109.97
29.1 gal · 110.16 L
Estimated CO2
129.3 kg one way
Round trip: 258.6 kg / 570 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.98 $109.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.87 $123.73
Premium $4.59 $66.80 $133.60
Diesel $3.99 $58.10 $116.20

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 Del Rio. The current time is 23:05:46.

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.