How far is Arlington, TX from Mason, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Mason, TX is about 219 miles (352.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.04 mi
04h 36m
Flight
185.47 mi
298.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.47 mi
Kilometers
298.48 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.04 mi
Kilometers
352.51 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mason
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Mason
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 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
Comanche
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Arlington
109.5 mi
02h 18m
To Mason
109.5 mi
02h 18m

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
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on East South Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  19. 19

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  22. 22

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  24. 24

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    2819 ft · 44 sec · East Commerce Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 377 South

  28. 28

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Bridge Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  34. 34

    Continue on Fort McKavitt Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Fort McKavitt Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Austin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 377 South
54.6 mi · 25%
Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 19%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 16%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 9%
Bridge Street
16.6 mi · 8%
North US Highway 87
13.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 377 South

Continue on US Highway 377 South

43.5 mi · 01h 05m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comanche
02h 18m from Arlington
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Mason.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219 miles (352.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Comanche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Arlington and 109.5 miles from Mason.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.21 one way or $58.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Comanche

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

116 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Mason. Straight-line distance: 185.47 mi (298.48 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
Mason

#2 Mason

City in Texas, United States

Population2,347
Coordinates30.7487900, -99.2306100
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Mason (-99.23061, 30.74879)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.26 L · about $29.21
Round trip
$58.42
15.46 gal · 58.52 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.21 $58.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.87 $65.74
Premium $4.59 $35.49 $70.98
Diesel $3.99 $30.87 $61.73

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 Mason. The current time is 00:10:58.

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.