How far is Fort Stockton, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Stockton, TX to Arlington, TX is about 419.8 miles (675.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
419.8 mi
06h 11m
Flight
361.88 mi
582.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
361.88 mi
Kilometers
582.39 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
419.8 mi
Kilometers
675.61 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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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 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 6:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Stockton
2026-04-17T05:51
Arrive Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 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
11:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Stockton
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
Roscoe
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Fort Stockton
215.6 mi
03h 05m
To Arlington
204.2 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Stockton and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    17 m · 4 sec · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    75 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    1.1 km · 48 sec · East US Highway 290

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

    11.1 mi · 10 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo

    1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  11. 11

    Continue on Rankin Highway

    2249 ft · 32 sec · Rankin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    105 m · 7 sec · East Interstate 20

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    284.5 mi · 4 hr 47 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Stockton 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
285 mi · 68%
Main Street
42.1 mi · 10%
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
36.5 mi · 9%
US 67
25.4 mi · 6%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

284 mi · 04h 47m

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
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
361.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roscoe
03h 05m from Fort Stockton
Leave By
11:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Stockton and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Stockton to Arlington?

The road trip is about 419.8 miles (675.6 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?

Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.6 miles from Fort Stockton and 204.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 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 $55.97 one way or $111.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Stockton and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Roscoe

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 Roscoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Stockton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 361.88 mi (582.39 km).

Fort Stockton

#1 Fort Stockton

City in Texas

Population8,373
Coordinates30.8940400, -102.8793200
Altitude906
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 10th Street (-102.879321, 30.893976)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 676 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.81 gal
56.08 L · about $55.97
Round trip
$111.93
29.62 gal · 112.16 L
Estimated CO2
131.6 kg one way
Round trip: 263.2 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.97 $111.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.97 $125.94
Premium $4.59 $67.99 $135.99
Diesel $3.99 $59.14 $118.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Stockton and Arlington. The current time is 05:51:25.

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.