How far is Glen Rose, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Glen Rose, TX to Arlington, TX is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Rose and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose and Arlington.
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Start on East Elm Street
20 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Barnard Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Barnard Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Big Bend Trail
23 mi · 26 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive
860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Mesquite Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
708 ft · 26 sec · East 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 Glen Rose and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northeast Big Bend Trail
Turn right onto Northeast Big Bend Trail
23 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Glen Rose and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Rose to Arlington?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Joshua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Glen Rose and 34.2 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glen Rose and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Joshua
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Joshua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rose and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 51.2 mi (82.4 km).
#1 Glen Rose
City in Somervell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,736 |
| Coordinates | 32.2345900, -97.7553100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.25 | $20.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
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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