How far is Jourdanton, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Jourdanton, TX to Arlington, TX is about 328.5 miles (528.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
328.54 mi
05h 08m
Flight
277.22 mi
446.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.22 mi
Kilometers
446.15 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.54 mi
Kilometers
528.74 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 30, 8:21 AM CDT
Return by in Jourdanton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jourdanton
2026-04-30T03:13
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 30, 8:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jourdanton
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
Serenada
TX

Census designated place

From Jourdanton
163.9 mi
02h 34m
To Arlington
164.7 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zanderson Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Zanderson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    722 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East State Highway 97

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road

    792 ft · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 North

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston

    605 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    21.7 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  28. 28

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  34. 34

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jourdanton 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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 30%
Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 26%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 14%
I 37 North
23.4 mi · 7%
90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi · 7%
I 10 East
11.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Continue on Pickle Parkway

86 mi · 01h 19m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
277.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Serenada
02h 34m from Jourdanton
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Jourdanton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.5 miles (528.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Jourdanton and 164.7 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jourdanton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Serenada

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

31 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

47 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Austin

48 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

49 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jourdanton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 277.22 mi (446.15 km).

Jourdanton

#1 Jourdanton

City in Texas, USA

Population4,436
Coordinates28.9180300, -98.5464100
Altitude140
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: Zanderson Avenue (-98.54625, 28.918122)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.59 gal
43.89 L · about $43.80
Round trip
$87.60
23.18 gal · 87.78 L
Estimated CO2
103 kg one way
Round trip: 206 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.80 $87.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.28 $98.56
Premium $4.59 $53.21 $106.42
Diesel $3.99 $46.28 $92.56

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jourdanton and Arlington. The current time is 03:13:17.

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.