How far is Arlington, TX from Palo Pinto County, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Palo Pinto County, TX is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
79.2 mi
01h 45m
Flight
70.03 mi
112.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.03 mi
Kilometers
112.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.2 mi
Kilometers
127.46 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palo Pinto County
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Palo Pinto County
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Hudson Oaks
TX

City in Parker County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
39.5 mi
00h 52m
To Palo Pinto County
39.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Palo Pinto County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Palo Pinto County.

  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

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    871 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mineral Wells Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 180 East

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 180 East

  13. 13

    Continue on East Hubbard Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Hubbard Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 180 West

    2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West

  15. 15

    Continue on Palo Pinto Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Palo Pinto Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 180

    1.1 km · 60 sec · US Highway 180

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    922 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Palo Pinto County.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
30.8 mi · 39%
Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 16%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15%
Palo Pinto Highway
8.1 mi · 10%
Highway 180 East
2.6 mi · 3%
East Hubbard Street
2.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson Oaks
00h 52m from Arlington
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Palo Pinto County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Palo Pinto County?

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Hudson Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Arlington and 39.7 miles from Palo Pinto County.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Palo Pinto County.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

55 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

84 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

84 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Palo Pinto County. Straight-line distance: 70.03 mi (112.71 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
Palo Pinto County

#2 Palo Pinto County

County in Texas, United States

Population29,320
Coordinates32.7531800, -98.3130200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Palo Pinto County (-98.31302, 32.75318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.42
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $10.71 $21.42
Mid-grade $4.35 $12.13 $24.26
Premium $4.72 $13.18 $26.35
Diesel $5.78 $16.12 $32.23

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Palo Pinto County. The current time is 12:49:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.