How far is Arlington, TX from Fort Hancock, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Fort Hancock, TX is about 565.8 miles (910.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 521.2 miles (838.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 56m 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
565.84 mi
09h 28m
Flight
521.23 mi
838.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
521.23 mi
Kilometers
838.84 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
565.84 mi
Kilometers
910.63 km
Drive Time
09h 28m

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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 09h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Hancock
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 PM MDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, Apr 24, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T14:15
Arrive Fort Hancock
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:28 PM to 3:58 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:04 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
Big Spring
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Arlington
282.5 mi
04h 44m
To Fort Hancock
283.3 mi
04h 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
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Fort Hancock.

  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

    421 mi · 7 hr

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 148: Fort Hancock

    1439 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Knox Avenue

    3230 ft · 1 min · Knox Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Tomasini Street

    24 m · 6 sec · East Tomasini Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Knox Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Knox Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knox Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
550 mi · 97%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 2%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi
Knox Avenue
0.62 mi
West Abram Street
0.38 mi
I 30 West
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

421 mi · 07h 00m

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
09h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
521.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Spring
04h 44m from Arlington
Leave By
5:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Fort Hancock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Fort Hancock?

The road trip is about 565.8 miles (910.6 km) and usually takes 09h 28m 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?

Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 282.5 miles from Arlington and 283.3 miles from Fort Hancock.

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

The direct path is about 521.2 miles (838.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 $75.47 one way or $150.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Arlington and Fort Hancock, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Fort Hancock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Fort Hancock. Straight-line distance: 521.23 mi (838.84 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
Fort Hancock

#2 Fort Hancock

Census designated place

Population1,750
Coordinates31.2984600, -105.8452500
Altitude1091
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Fort Hancock (-105.84525, 31.29846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 911 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.97 gal
75.58 L · about $75.47
Round trip
$150.93
39.94 gal · 151.16 L
Estimated CO2
177.5 kg one way
Round trip: 354.9 kg / 782 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $75.47 $150.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $84.91 $169.82
Premium $4.59 $91.68 $183.36
Diesel $3.99 $79.74 $159.48

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Arlington, TX and Fort Hancock, TX. The current time in Arlington is 14:15:02, although it is 13:15:02 in Fort Hancock.

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.