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

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is about 431.7 miles (694.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m 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
431.73 mi
07h 34m
Flight
361.88 mi
582.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
361.88 mi
Kilometers
582.39 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.73 mi
Kilometers
694.81 km
Drive Time
07h 34m

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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 07h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:55 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-17T07:21
Arrive Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 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
8:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
215.7 mi
03h 47m
To Fort Stockton
216.1 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    284.4 mi · 4 hr 48 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin

    929 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    106 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Rankin Highway

    2794 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  12. 12

    Continue on TX 349

    42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

  14. 14

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 48 min · East 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon

    2143 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East US Highway 290

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East US Highway 290

  17. 17

    Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    75 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    17 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
300 mi · 69%
East 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 10%
TX 349
42.1 mi · 10%
Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 3%
South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

284 mi · 04h 48m

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 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.8 mi
361.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
03h 47m from Arlington
Leave By
8:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Fort Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 431.7 miles (694.8 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?

Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.7 miles from Arlington and 216.1 miles from Fort Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 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 $57.55 one way or $115.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Fort Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Fort Stockton. Straight-line distance: 361.88 mi (582.39 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 Stockton

#2 Fort Stockton

City in Texas

Population8,373
Coordinates30.8940400, -102.8793200
Altitude906
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Fort Stockton (-102.87932, 30.89404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 695 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.23 gal
57.67 L · about $57.55
Round trip
$115.11
30.46 gal · 115.34 L
Estimated CO2
135.3 kg one way
Round trip: 270.7 kg / 597 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.55 $115.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.76 $129.52
Premium $4.59 $69.92 $139.84
Diesel $3.99 $60.81 $121.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Fort Stockton. The current time is 07:21:19.

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.