How far is Escobares, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Escobares, TX to Arlington, TX is about 531.1 miles (854.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 451 miles (725.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
531.15 mi
08h 30m
Flight
450.98 mi
725.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
450.98 mi
Kilometers
725.78 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
531.15 mi
Kilometers
854.8 km
Drive Time
08h 30m

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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 08h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM CDT
Return by in Escobares
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Escobares
2026-04-23T01:20
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Escobares
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Windcrest
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Escobares
263.2 mi
04h 15m
To Arlington
267.9 mi
04h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
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 Escobares and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Grant Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Garcia Street

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Garcia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  4. 4

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Houston Street

    1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto San Dario Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45.1 mi · 47 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 Escobares 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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
333 mi · 63%
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 10%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 8%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 4%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 3%
Garcia Street
12.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.1 mi
451 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windcrest
04h 15m from Escobares
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Escobares 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 Escobares to Arlington?

The road trip is about 531.1 miles (854.8 km) and usually takes 08h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.2 miles from Escobares and 267.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 451 miles (725.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.82 one way or $141.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windcrest

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 Windcrest and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 5.3 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windcrest.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

14 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

59 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

103 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Escobares and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 450.98 mi (725.78 km).

Escobares

#1 Escobares

City in Starr County, Texas, United States

Population2,650
Coordinates26.4106200, -98.9625300
Altitude55
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: US 83 South (-98.962532, 26.410606)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 855 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.74 gal
70.95 L · about $70.82
Round trip
$141.64
37.48 gal · 141.9 L
Estimated CO2
166.5 kg one way
Round trip: 333.1 kg / 734 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.82 $141.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.68 $159.36
Premium $4.59 $86.04 $172.07
Diesel $3.99 $74.83 $149.66

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 Escobares and Arlington. The current time is 01:20:21.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.