How far is Burleson, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Burleson, TX to Arlington, TX is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
25.97 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.22 mi
29.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.22 mi
Kilometers
29.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.97 mi
Kilometers
41.79 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:04 PM CDT
Return by in Burleson
Wed, Apr 22, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burleson
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Burleson
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
Forest Hill
TX

Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Burleson
12.7 mi
00h 16m
To Arlington
13.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ellison Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Ellison Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Ellison Street

    53 m · 13 sec · East Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    96 m · 16 sec · South Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Renfro Street

    1854 ft · 47 sec · West Renfro Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Burleson Boulevard

    2149 ft · 45 sec · North Burleson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 40%
I 35W North
7.77 mi · 30%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 10%
South Center Street
1.17 mi · 5%
South Mesquite Street
0.84 mi · 3%
I 20 East
0.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Merge slight left

7.58 mi · 00h 08m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Hill
00h 16m from Burleson
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burleson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Forest Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Burleson and 13.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burleson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Hill

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

10 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

38 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

45 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burleson and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 18.22 mi (29.33 km).

Burleson

#1 Burleson

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

Population49,686
Coordinates32.5420800, -97.3208500
Altitude217
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: East Ellison Street (-97.320853, 32.542108)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.95
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.48 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.59 $4.22 $8.45
Diesel $3.99 $3.67 $7.35

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 Burleson and Arlington. The current time is 19:31:17.

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.