How far is Arlington, TX from Hico, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Hico, TX is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
94.07 mi
01h 55m
Flight
74.99 mi
120.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.99 mi
Kilometers
120.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.07 mi
Kilometers
151.39 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hico
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-16T01:05
Arrive Hico
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Cleburne
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Arlington
47 mi
00h 57m
To Hico
47 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.2 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    13.6 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
36.5 mi · 39%
Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 23%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 16%
South Cooper Street
2.43 mi · 3%
South Center Street
2.02 mi · 2%
CTP Toll South
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Merge slight left

36.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
75 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleburne
00h 57m from Arlington
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Hico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Cleburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Arlington and 47 miles from Hico.

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

The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.55 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cleburne

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

72 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

73 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Hico. Straight-line distance: 74.99 mi (120.68 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
Hico

#2 Hico

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

Population1,437
Coordinates31.9829300, -98.0336500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Hico (-98.03365, 31.98293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.57 L · about $12.55
Round trip
$25.09
6.64 gal · 25.14 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.55 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.12 $28.23
Premium $4.59 $15.24 $30.48
Diesel $3.99 $13.26 $26.51

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Hico. The current time is 01:05:29.

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.