How far is Gardendale, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Gardendale, TX to Arlington, TX is about 334.6 miles (538.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
334.61 mi
05h 13m
Flight
311.54 mi
501.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.54 mi
Kilometers
501.38 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.61 mi
Kilometers
538.5 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 6:56 PM CDT
Return by in Gardendale
Fri, Oct 16, 12:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gardendale
2026-10-15T13:42
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 6:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gardendale
9:00 PM CDT
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
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Gardendale
171.1 mi
02h 36m
To Arlington
163.4 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Gardendale Avenue

    43 m · 12 sec · North Gardendale Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Goldenrod Drive

    1443 ft · 42 sec · East Goldenrod Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Hollyhock Avenue

    6.2 mi · 7 min · North Hollyhock Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Loop 338

    4 mi · 5 min · Northeast Loop 338

  5. 5

    Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast Loop 338

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Loop 338

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    112 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardendale 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
300 mi · 90%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 5%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 4%
North Hollyhock Avenue
6.18 mi · 2%
Northeast Loop 338
4.8 mi · 1%
North Center Street
1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

300 mi · 05h 04m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
311.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
02h 36m from Gardendale
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gardendale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gardendale to Arlington?

The road trip is about 334.6 miles (538.5 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.1 miles from Gardendale and 163.4 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.34 one way or $90.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gardendale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gardendale and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 311.54 mi (501.38 km).

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#1 Gardendale

Located in Ector County, Texas, this census-designated place is situated in the semi-arid Permian Basin region at an elevation of 2966 feet.

Population0
Coordinates32.0204000, -102.3801500
Altitude904
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: North Gardendale Avenue (-102.380352, 32.020359)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.81 gal
44.7 L · about $45.34
Round trip
$90.68
23.62 gal · 89.4 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 209.9 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $45.34 $90.68
Mid-grade $4.35 $51.34 $102.68
Premium $4.72 $55.78 $111.56
Diesel $5.78 $68.21 $136.43

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gardendale and Arlington. The current time is 13:42:27.

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.