How far is Arlington, TX from Fulshear, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Fulshear, TX is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
259.19 mi
04h 56m
Flight
222.22 mi
357.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.22 mi
Kilometers
357.63 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.19 mi
Kilometers
417.12 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulshear
Mon, Apr 20, 8:44 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Mon, Apr 20, 1:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-20T03:47
Arrive Fulshear
Mon, Apr 20, 8:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
Marlin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Arlington
129.8 mi
02h 28m
To Fulshear
129.4 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  22. 22

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  24. 24

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 6

    22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6

  26. 26

    Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Austin Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Austin Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US 290 Business

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 290 Business

  29. 29

    Turn right onto FM 359

    18.6 mi · 28 min · FM 359

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    1992 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359

    1914 ft · 32 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 359

  32. 32

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 359

  33. 33

    Continue on Bains Street

    1178 ft · 27 sec · Bains Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Highway Boulevard

    1904 ft · 36 sec · Highway Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Waller Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Waller Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on FM 359

    5.4 mi · 8 min · FM 359

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    113 m · 18 sec · 1st Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Wilson Drive

    115 m · 18 sec · Wilson Drive

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  41. 41

    Turn slight left

    74 m · 9 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
78 mi · 30%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 18%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 12%
FM 359
24.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 9%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

78 mi · 01h 21m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
222.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlin
02h 28m from Arlington
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Marlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Arlington and 129.4 miles from Fulshear.

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

The direct path is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marlin

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

35 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

49 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Fulshear. Straight-line distance: 222.22 mi (357.63 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
Fulshear

#2 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Fulshear (-95.89968, 29.68996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.62 L · about $34.58
Round trip
$69.16
18.3 gal · 69.24 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.58 $69.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.91 $77.81
Premium $4.59 $42.01 $84.02
Diesel $3.99 $36.54 $73.07

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Fulshear. The current time is 03:47:37.

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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.