How far is Arlington, TX from Eldorado, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Eldorado, TX is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
300.67 mi
05h 28m
Flight
242.6 mi
390.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.6 mi
Kilometers
390.42 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.67 mi
Kilometers
483.88 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eldorado
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Eldorado
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
150.3 mi
02h 44m
To Eldorado
150.4 mi
02h 44m

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
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.5 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Divide Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 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 · 51%
US Highway 277 South
78.6 mi · 26%
US 277 South
40.6 mi · 14%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 4%
US 67 South
5.52 mi · 2%
South Bryant Boulevard
3.47 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

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
242.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 44m from Arlington
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Eldorado.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.3 miles from Arlington and 150.4 miles from Eldorado.

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

The direct path is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Eldorado.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Eldorado. Straight-line distance: 242.6 mi (390.42 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
Eldorado

#2 Eldorado

City in Texas, United States

Population1,566
Coordinates30.8601700, -100.6009300
Altitude743
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Eldorado (-100.60093, 30.86017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.16 L · about $40.10
Round trip
$80.19
21.22 gal · 80.32 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.10 $80.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.11 $90.23
Premium $4.59 $48.71 $97.42
Diesel $3.99 $42.37 $84.73

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 Eldorado. The current time is 00:20:23.

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.