How far is Fresno, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Fresno, TX to Arlington, TX is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (389 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.55 mi
04h 26m
Flight
241.72 mi
389.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.72 mi
Kilometers
389.01 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.55 mi
Kilometers
446.68 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 PM CST
Return by in Fresno
Sun, Nov 8, 12:26 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-11-07T15:34
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CST

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

Leave by
8:08 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
9:00 PM CST
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Fresno
136.4 mi
02h 13m
To Arlington
141.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Houston Street

    126 m · 23 sec · Houston Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    936 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Almeda Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Almeda Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Loop West Frontage Road

    603 ft · 12 sec · South Loop West Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    2006 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 North: Downtown

    3246 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 North

    904 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Freeway

    226.9 mi · 3 hr 57 min · North Freeway

  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 Fresno and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
227 mi · 82%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 5%
Almeda Road
7.02 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.07 mi · 2%
TX 288 North
4.74 mi · 2%
South Collins Street
3.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue on North Freeway

227 mi · 03h 57m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
241.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 13m from Fresno
Leave By
8:08 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fresno 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 Fresno to Arlington?

The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.4 miles from Fresno and 141.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 241.7 miles (389 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 241.72 mi (389.01 km).

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#1 Fresno

Fresno is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.5388500, -95.4474400
Altitude22
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: Houston Street (-95.447436, 29.538723)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.79 gal
37.07 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.45
19.58 gal · 74.14 L
Estimated CO2
87 kg one way
Round trip: 174 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $34.73 $69.45
Mid-grade $4.06 $39.76 $79.51
Premium $4.44 $43.46 $86.92
Diesel $5.65 $55.32 $110.65

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Arlington. The current time is 15:34:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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