How far is Cloverleaf, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Cloverleaf, TX to Arlington, TX is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.51 mi
04h 10m
Flight
234.15 mi
376.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.15 mi
Kilometers
376.83 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.51 mi
Kilometers
428.91 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Cloverleaf
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverleaf
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverleaf
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Cloverleaf
132.6 mi
02h 05m
To Arlington
133.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Cloverleaf and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hollywood Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Hollywood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Street

    1984 ft · 2 min · Greenville Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Freeport Street

    2425 ft · 52 sec · Freeport Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    935 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North

    2903 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Loop North

    5.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop North

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North

    3219 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Hardy Toll Road

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    203.1 mi · 3 hr 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Collins Street

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    744 ft · 17 sec · East Interstate 20

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Collins Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Collins Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · 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 Cloverleaf and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
225 mi · 84%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 2%
East Loop North
5.95 mi · 2%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 1%
East Freeway
3.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
234.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 05m from Cloverleaf
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cloverleaf 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 Cloverleaf to Arlington?

The road trip is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Cloverleaf and 133.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverleaf and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 234.15 mi (376.83 km).

Cloverleaf

#1 Cloverleaf

Census designated place

Population22,942
Coordinates29.7782800, -95.1718800
Altitude8
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: Hollywood Street (-95.171749, 29.778283)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.6 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.05
18.8 gal · 71.2 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.52 $71.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.97 $79.94
Premium $4.59 $43.16 $86.31
Diesel $3.99 $37.53 $75.07

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloverleaf and Arlington. The current time is 18:24:29.

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.