How far is Hereford, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Hereford, TX to Arlington, TX is about 397.2 miles (639.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.1 miles (540.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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
397.16 mi
05h 59m
Flight
336.07 mi
540.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.07 mi
Kilometers
540.86 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
397.16 mi
Kilometers
639.16 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Hereford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hereford
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 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
5:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hereford
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
Chillicothe
TX

Small city in Texas

From Hereford
197.7 mi
02h 59m
To Arlington
199.5 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    46 mi · 51 min · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

    607 ft · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

    1503 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  8. 8

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  10. 10

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hereford 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
39 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
8 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 26%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 21%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 19%
West 1st Street
46 mi · 12%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 10%
I 40 East
7.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
336.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
02h 59m from Hereford
Leave By
5:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hereford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 397.2 miles (639.2 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.7 miles from Hereford and 199.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 336.1 miles (540.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 5:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.94 one way or $105.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hereford and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 336.07 mi (540.86 km).

Hereford

#1 Hereford

City in Texas, United States

Population14,389
Coordinates34.8152100, -102.3993200
Altitude1163
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: (-102.399111, 34.815309)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 639 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.01 gal
53.05 L · about $52.94
Round trip
$105.89
28.02 gal · 106.1 L
Estimated CO2
124.5 kg one way
Round trip: 249 kg / 549 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.94 $105.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.57 $119.14
Premium $4.59 $64.32 $128.64
Diesel $3.99 $55.94 $111.88

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 Hereford and Arlington. The current time is 20:24:18.

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.