How far is Arlington, TX from Rendon, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Rendon, TX is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.18 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.47 mi
21.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.47 mi
Kilometers
21.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.18 mi
Kilometers
27.65 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rendon
Sat, Apr 25, 2:56 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, Apr 25, 3:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-25T14:26
Arrive Rendon
Sat, Apr 25, 2:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mansfield
TX

The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.

From Arlington
8.6 mi
00h 15m
To Rendon
8.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on South Cooper Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · South Cooper Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 157

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 157

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Debbie Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Debbie Lane

  10. 10

    Continue on Rendon Bloodworth Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Rendon Bloodworth Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rendon Road

    1314 ft · 31 sec · Rendon Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rendon Bloodworth Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Rendon Bloodworth Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rendon Bloodworth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cooper Street
7.06 mi · 41%
Rendon Bloodworth Road
5.08 mi · 30%
South Center Street
2.02 mi · 12%
Highway 157
1.49 mi · 9%
West Debbie Lane
0.7 mi · 4%
West Pioneer Parkway
0.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rendon Bloodworth Road

Continue on Rendon Bloodworth Road

5.08 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 15m from Arlington
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Arlington and 8.6 miles from Rendon.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rendon.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

27 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

33 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

40 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Rendon. Straight-line distance: 13.47 mi (21.68 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
Rendon

#2 Rendon

Census designated place

Population12,552
Coordinates32.5762500, -97.2414000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Rendon (-97.2414, 32.57625)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.27
Round trip
$4.53
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.27 $4.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.59 $2.75 $5.51
Diesel $3.99 $2.40 $4.79

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Rendon. The current time is 14:26:02.

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.