How far is Arlington, TX from Hereford, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Hereford, TX is about 395.8 miles (637 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.1 miles (540.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
395.83 mi
07h 12m
Flight
336.07 mi
540.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.07 mi
Kilometers
540.86 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
395.83 mi
Kilometers
637.02 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hereford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Hereford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 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
9:34 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
Chillicothe
TX

Small city in Texas

From Arlington
197.8 mi
03h 36m
To Hereford
198 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  23. 23

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  26. 26

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  31. 31

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 287 North

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown

    143 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock

    2952 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Canyon Expressway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Hereford

    30.4 mi · 34 min

  39. 39

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 26%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 19%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 10%
US 60 West
30.4 mi · 8%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 7%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.7 mi
336.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
03h 36m from Arlington
Leave By
9:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 395.8 miles (637 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.8 miles from Arlington and 198 miles from Hereford.

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

The direct path is about 336.1 miles (540.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 $52.79 one way or $105.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Hereford. Straight-line distance: 336.07 mi (540.86 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
Hereford

#2 Hereford

City in Texas, United States

Population14,389
Coordinates34.8152100, -102.3993200
Altitude1163
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Hereford (-102.39932, 34.81521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 637 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.97 gal
52.87 L · about $52.79
Round trip
$105.59
27.94 gal · 105.74 L
Estimated CO2
124.2 kg one way
Round trip: 248.3 kg / 547 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.79 $105.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.40 $118.80
Premium $4.59 $64.14 $128.27
Diesel $3.99 $55.78 $111.56

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 Hereford. The current time is 23:14:29.

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.