How far is Arlington, TX from Sonora, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Sonora, TX is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Sonora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Sonora.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson
2737 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 277 South
78.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min · US Highway 277 South
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Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87, US 277 South
2254 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto North Bryant Boulevard
1356 ft · 37 sec · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on North Abe Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Abe Street
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: Eldorado
60.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto North Crockett Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Crockett Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Street
33 m · 5 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Sonora.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
137 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Sonora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Sonora?
The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Arlington and 161.1 miles from Sonora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.97 one way or $85.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Sonora.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Sonora. Straight-line distance: 256.28 mi (412.44 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sonora
City in Texas
| Population | 2,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5668500, -100.6434300 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sonora (-100.64343, 30.56685)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $42.97 | $85.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.35 | $96.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.20 | $104.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.40 | $90.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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