How far is Arlington, TX from Olmos Park, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Olmos Park, TX is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
275.08 mi
05h 01m
Flight
239.36 mi
385.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.36 mi
Kilometers
385.21 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.08 mi
Kilometers
442.7 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olmos Park
Sun, May 31, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 12:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-31T02:31
Arrive Olmos Park
Sun, May 31, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Belton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Arlington
137.8 mi
02h 30m
To Olmos Park
137.3 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Olmos Park.

  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

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West

    1680 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Connally Loop

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward McCullough Avenue

    692 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 410

    1057 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Loop 410

  24. 24

    Turn left onto McCullough Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · McCullough Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Mariposa Drive

    781 ft · 34 sec · East Mariposa Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on East Wildwood Drive

    605 ft · 28 sec · East Wildwood Drive

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward Alameda Circle

    134 m · 19 sec · Alameda Circle

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alameda Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 57%
South Freeway
78 mi · 28%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.89 mi · 3%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Connally Loop
5.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

78 mi · 01h 21m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
239.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
02h 30m from Arlington
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Olmos Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Olmos Park?

The road trip is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Arlington and 137.3 miles from Olmos Park.

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

The direct path is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Olmos Park.

Stop Ideas Near Belton

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

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

RAIL

Temple

12 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

43 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Olmos Park. Straight-line distance: 239.36 mi (385.21 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
Olmos Park

#2 Olmos Park

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population2,461
Coordinates29.4788400, -98.4875200
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Olmos Park (-98.48752, 29.47884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.74 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.39
19.42 gal · 73.48 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.69 $73.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.29 $82.57
Premium $4.59 $44.58 $89.16
Diesel $3.99 $38.77 $77.54

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Olmos Park. The current time is 02:31:41.

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.