How far is Arlington, TX from Onion Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Onion Creek, TX is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (296 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
209.36 mi
03h 50m
Flight
183.95 mi
296.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.95 mi
Kilometers
296.04 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.36 mi
Kilometers
336.94 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Onion Creek
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Wed, May 13, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive Onion Creek
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 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
Hewitt
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Arlington
104.9 mi
01h 55m
To Onion Creek
104.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Onion Creek.

  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

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1626: Onion Creek Parkway

    803 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

    2672 ft · 54 sec · South Interstate 35

  18. 18

    Continue on South Interstate 35

    999 ft · 28 sec · South Interstate 35

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Onion Creek Parkway

    1439 ft · 44 sec · Onion Creek Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pinehurst Drive

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Pinehurst Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pinehurst Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
106 mi · 50%
South Freeway
78 mi · 37%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 5%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
South Cooper Street
2.43 mi · 1%
South Center Street
2.02 mi · 1%
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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
183.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hewitt
01h 55m from Arlington
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Clear near Onion Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Onion Creek?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Arlington and 104.5 miles from Onion Creek.

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

The direct path is about 183.9 miles (296 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.93 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Clear near Onion Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Hewitt

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hewitt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hewitt.

BUS

Waco, TX

12 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

20 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

43 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

63 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Onion Creek. Straight-line distance: 183.95 mi (296.04 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
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#2 Onion Creek

Census designated place

Population2,116
Coordinates30.1366000, -97.7841700
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Onion Creek (-97.78417, 30.1366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.97 L · about $27.93
Round trip
$55.85
14.78 gal · 55.94 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.93 $55.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.42 $62.84
Premium $4.59 $33.93 $67.85
Diesel $3.99 $29.51 $59.02

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Onion Creek. The current time is 20:49:50.

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.