How far is Fulton, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Fulton, TX to Arlington, TX is about 363.8 miles (585.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323 miles (519.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m 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
363.81 mi
06h 12m
Flight
322.99 mi
519.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.99 mi
Kilometers
519.8 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.81 mi
Kilometers
585.5 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 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
11:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
Manor
TX

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

From Fulton
194.8 mi
03h 06m
To Arlington
169 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSE
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 Fulton and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 35 North

    8 m · 8 sec · State Highway 35 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto FM 3036

    1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 188

    3039 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 188

    8.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 188

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136

    10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183

  15. 15

    Continue on South Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    22.7 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  40. 40

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton 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
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 27%
North US Highway 183
77.1 mi · 21%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 16%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 6%
Farm to Market Road 136
19.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
323 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manor
03h 06m from Fulton
Leave By
11:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Arlington?

The road trip is about 363.8 miles (585.5 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?

Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.8 miles from Fulton and 169 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 323 miles (519.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 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 $48.52 one way or $97.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manor

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

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

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

86 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 322.99 mi (519.8 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States

Population1,480
Coordinates28.0614000, -97.0411000
Altitude3
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: Broadway Street (-97.041101, 28.061478)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 586 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.84 gal
48.6 L · about $48.52
Round trip
$97.04
25.68 gal · 97.2 L
Estimated CO2
114.1 kg one way
Round trip: 228.2 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.52 $97.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.60 $109.19
Premium $4.59 $58.95 $117.90
Diesel $3.99 $51.27 $102.54

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 Fulton and Arlington. The current time is 02:15:50.

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.