How far is Arlington, TX from Sinton, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Sinton, TX is about 366.4 miles (589.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.5 miles (523.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
366.43 mi
06h 41m
Flight
325.55 mi
523.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.55 mi
Kilometers
523.92 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.43 mi
Kilometers
589.71 km
Drive Time
06h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sinton
Wed, Apr 29, 9:41 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Wed, Apr 29, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-29T03:00
Arrive Sinton
Wed, Apr 29, 9:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pflugerville
TX

The most populous city in Travis County, Texas.

From Arlington
183.6 mi
03h 20m
To Sinton
182.8 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  19. 19

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  27. 27

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 181

  32. 32

    Continue on North San Patricio Avenue

    1244 ft · 29 sec · North San Patricio Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Sinton Street

    2375 ft · 57 sec · West Sinton Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sinton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
78 mi · 21%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 18%
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 16%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 15%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 11%
US Highway 181 South
16.4 mi · 4%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
325.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pflugerville
03h 20m from Arlington
Leave By
10:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Sinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 366.4 miles (589.7 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pflugerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.6 miles from Arlington and 182.8 miles from Sinton.

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

The direct path is about 325.5 miles (523.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.86 one way or $97.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Sinton.

Stop Ideas Near Pflugerville

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

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

RAIL

Austin

23 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

25 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

69 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

77 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Sinton. Straight-line distance: 325.55 mi (523.92 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
Sinton

#2 Sinton

City in Texas, United States

Population5,281
Coordinates28.0366800, -97.5091600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Sinton (-97.50916, 28.03668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.93 gal
48.95 L · about $48.86
Round trip
$97.72
25.86 gal · 97.9 L
Estimated CO2
114.9 kg one way
Round trip: 229.8 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.86 $97.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.98 $109.96
Premium $4.59 $59.36 $118.72
Diesel $3.99 $51.63 $103.26

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Sinton. The current time is 03:00:08.

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.