How far is Arlington, TX from Edna, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Edna, TX is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.71 mi
05h 50m
Flight
261.03 mi
420.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.03 mi
Kilometers
420.09 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.71 mi
Kilometers
479.12 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edna
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Edna
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cameron
TX

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
149.1 mi
02h 55m
To Edna
148.6 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    707 ft · 25 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive

    760 ft · 20 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    38 m · 6 sec · Robinson Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive

    29.5 mi · 34 min · Robinson Drive

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1340 ft · 19 sec · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Kemp Street

    1272 ft · 16 sec · Kemp Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East 1st Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    101.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    16.7 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 77

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1378 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    672 ft · 26 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    27.1 mi · 40 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    32 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 1st Street
104 mi · 35%
South Freeway
78 mi · 26%
Robinson Drive
48.6 mi · 16%
United States Highway 77
16.9 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 3%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 1st Street

Take the exit slight right

101 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
261 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
02h 55m from Arlington
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Arlington and 148.6 miles from Edna.

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

The direct path is about 261 miles (420.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.72 one way or $79.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edna.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

RAIL

Temple

44 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

52 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

61 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

McGregor

77 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Edna. Straight-line distance: 261.03 mi (420.09 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
Edna

#2 Edna

City in Jackson County, Texas, United States

Population5,755
Coordinates28.9785900, -96.6460900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Edna (-96.64609, 28.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.77 L · about $39.72
Round trip
$79.43
21.02 gal · 79.54 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.72 $79.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.69 $89.38
Premium $4.59 $48.25 $96.50
Diesel $3.99 $41.97 $83.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Edna. The current time is 22:31:11.

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.