How far is Aurora, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Aurora, TX to Arlington, TX is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
39.26 mi
00h 43m
Flight
32.09 mi
51.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.26 mi
Kilometers
63.19 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-23T01:24
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Blue Mound
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Aurora
19.6 mi
00h 21m
To Arlington
19.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Highway 114

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 114

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North US Highway 287

    128 m · 8 sec · North US Highway 287

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    11 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 287
15.7 mi · 40%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.82 mi · 12%
I 820 TEXpress
3.43 mi · 9%
I 820 South
3.02 mi · 8%
Northeast Loop
2.63 mi · 7%
North Freeway
2.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 287

Take the ramp straight

11 mi · 00h 12m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Mound
00h 21m from Aurora
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Aurora and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Blue Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Aurora and 19.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Aurora and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Mound

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 Blue Mound and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 7 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Mound.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

12 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

51 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

57 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 32.09 mi (51.65 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

City in Texas, USA

Population1,522
Coordinates33.0606800, -97.5033600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 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
Start: TX 114 (-97.50334, 33.060747)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.43
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.22 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.59 $6.34 $12.67
Diesel $3.99 $5.51 $11.02

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Arlington. The current time is 01:24:12.

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.