How far is Arlington, TX from Granbury, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Granbury, TX is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
52.46 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.8 mi
72.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.8 mi
Kilometers
72.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.46 mi
Kilometers
84.43 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granbury
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Granbury
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Benbrook
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
26.2 mi
00h 34m
To Granbury
26.2 mi
00h 34m

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

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    1090 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North

    845 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820

    113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Cresson Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Pearl Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Pearl Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Morgan Street

    26 m · 2 sec · South Morgan Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Morgan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 36%
Cresson Bypass
11.9 mi · 23%
US Highway 377 South
11 mi · 21%
Benbrook Boulevard
2.73 mi · 5%
South Cooper Street
2.43 mi · 5%
East Pearl Street
2.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

15.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benbrook
00h 34m from Arlington
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Granbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Benbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Arlington and 26.2 miles from Granbury.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Granbury.

Stop Ideas Near Benbrook

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

15 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

37 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

63 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Granbury. Straight-line distance: 44.8 mi (72.1 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
Granbury

#2 Granbury

City in Texas, USA

Population11,101
Coordinates32.4420800, -97.7942000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Granbury (-97.7942, 32.44208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $6.99
Round trip
$13.98
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.99 $13.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.73
Premium $4.59 $8.49 $16.99
Diesel $3.99 $7.39 $14.77

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 Granbury. The current time is 04:04:56.

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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.