How far is Goldthwaite, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Goldthwaite, TX to Arlington, TX is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Somervell County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goldthwaite and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldthwaite and Arlington.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281: Hamilton, Lampasas
570 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North: Hamilton
45 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North US Highway 281
14.9 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street
973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on State Highway 220
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 67
12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
24 mi · 27 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 Goldthwaite 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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
24.4 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.
Sunny leaving Goldthwaite 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 Goldthwaite to Arlington?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Glen Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Goldthwaite and 78.2 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goldthwaite and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Rose
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 Glen Rose.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
McGregor
Waco, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goldthwaite and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 123.39 mi (198.57 km).
#1 Goldthwaite
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,815 |
| Coordinates | 31.4498900, -98.5708800 |
| Altitude | 479 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.30 | $50.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.00 | $44.00 |
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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