How far is Clifton, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Clifton, TX to Arlington, TX is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.17 mi
01h 50m
Flight
71.33 mi
114.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.33 mi
Kilometers
114.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.17 mi
Kilometers
162.82 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cleburne
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Clifton
46.3 mi
00h 55m
To Arlington
54.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Clifton and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    24 m · 6 sec · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Avenue G

    11.1 mi · 13 min · North Avenue G

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    3182 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 22

  4. 4

    Continue on Morgan Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morgan Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    27 mi · 35 min · 7th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Highway 174

    6.1 mi · 9 min · South State Highway 174

  7. 7

    Continue on TX 174

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Caddo Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Caddo Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Chambers Street

    547 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Chambers Street

    631 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Henderson Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East US Highway 67

    3268 ft · 54 sec · East US Highway 67

  14. 14

    Turn left onto FM 2280

    2736 ft · 42 sec · FM 2280

  15. 15

    Continue on South Old Betsy Road

    2 mi · 4 min · South Old Betsy Road

  16. 16

    Continue on FM 2280

    3.3 mi · 4 min · FM 2280

  17. 17

    Continue on Conveyor Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East FM 917

    802 ft · 20 sec · East FM 917

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Burleson Boulevard

    1209 ft · 33 sec · South Burleson Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North

    766 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  26. 26

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton 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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
7th Street
27 mi · 27%
I 35W North
14.2 mi · 14%
North Avenue G
11.1 mi · 11%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 10%
South State Highway 174
6.07 mi · 6%
FM 2280
3.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

7th Street

Turn left onto 7th Street

27 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleburne
00h 55m from Clifton
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clifton 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 Clifton to Arlington?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cleburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Clifton and 54.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.49 one way or $26.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cleburne

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

72 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

73 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 71.33 mi (114.8 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

City in Bosque County, Texas, United States of America

Population3,410
Coordinates31.7823800, -97.5766900
Altitude205
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: West 5th Street (-97.576727, 31.782449)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.49
Round trip
$26.98
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.49 $26.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.36
Premium $4.59 $16.39 $32.78
Diesel $3.99 $14.26 $28.51

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 Clifton and Arlington. The current time is 23:24:11.

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.