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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Nolan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West 10th Street
17 m · 4 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
75 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
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Continue on East US Highway 290
1.1 km · 48 sec · East US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
2322 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
11.1 mi · 10 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue straight
50 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on Rankin Highway
2249 ft · 32 sec · Rankin Highway
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
105 m · 7 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
284.5 mi · 4 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Stockton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 361.88 mi (582.39 km).
#1 Fort Stockton
City in Texas
| Population | 8,373 |
| Coordinates | 30.8940400, -102.8793200 |
| Altitude | 906 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 676 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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