How far is Arlington, TX from Glen Rose, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Glen Rose, TX is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.31 mi
01h 22m
Flight
51.2 mi
82.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.2 mi
Kilometers
82.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.31 mi
Kilometers
109.94 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Rose
Fri, May 29, 9:21 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, May 29, 10:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-29T19:59
Arrive Glen Rose
Fri, May 29, 9:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Joshua
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Arlington
34.2 mi
00h 41m
To Glen Rose
34.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Glen Rose.

  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

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail Parkway

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

    21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive

    1005 ft · 20 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast Barnard Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Barnard Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
23.3 mi · 34%
Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 31%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 23%
South Cooper Street
2.43 mi · 4%
South Center Street
2.02 mi · 3%
CTP Toll South
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joshua
00h 41m from Arlington
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Glen Rose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Glen Rose?

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Joshua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Arlington and 34.2 miles from Glen Rose.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Glen Rose.

Stop Ideas Near Joshua

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

13 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

33 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

65 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Glen Rose. Straight-line distance: 51.2 mi (82.4 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
Glen Rose

#2 Glen Rose

City in Somervell County, Texas, United States

Population2,736
Coordinates32.2345900, -97.7553100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Glen Rose (-97.75531, 32.23459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.21
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.11 $18.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.49
Premium $4.59 $11.06 $22.13
Diesel $3.99 $9.62 $19.25

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Glen Rose. The current time is 19:59:09.

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.