How far is Eldorado, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Eldorado, TX to Arlington, TX is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
301.41 mi
04h 50m
Flight
242.6 mi
390.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.6 mi
Kilometers
390.42 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.41 mi
Kilometers
485.07 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Eldorado
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eldorado
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eldorado
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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Eldorado
150.7 mi
02h 25m
To Arlington
150.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Eldorado and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Divide Street

    39.1 mi · 43 min · South Divide Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US 87 Frontage Road

    823 ft · 23 sec · US 87 Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden

    547 ft · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    623 ft · 7 sec · South Bryant Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 306 North, FM 1223

    2055 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Loop 306

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Loop 306

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 North, US 277 North

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  14. 14

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

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 46%
US 277 North
79.7 mi · 26%
South Divide Street
39.1 mi · 13%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 5%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 4%
South Loop 306
6.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
242.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 25m from Eldorado
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eldorado 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 Eldorado to Arlington?

The road trip is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Eldorado and 150.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.21 one way or $80.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eldorado and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 242.6 mi (390.42 km).

Eldorado

#1 Eldorado

City in Texas, United States

Population1,566
Coordinates30.8601700, -100.6009300
Altitude743
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: (-100.600839, 30.860092)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.26 L · about $40.21
Round trip
$80.42
21.28 gal · 80.52 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.21 $80.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.24 $90.48
Premium $4.59 $48.85 $97.70
Diesel $3.99 $42.49 $84.97

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 Eldorado and Arlington. The current time is 22:33:37.

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.