How far is Keene, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Keene, TX to Arlington, TX is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.27 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.58 mi
42.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.58 mi
Kilometers
42.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.27 mi
Kilometers
61.59 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM CDT
Return by in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keene
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Everman
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Keene
19 mi
00h 24m
To Arlington
19.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pecan Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Pecan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Fairview Avenue

    93 m · 14 sec · North Fairview Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Magnolia Street

    666 ft · 21 sec · East Magnolia Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North College Drive

    2157 ft · 1 min · North College Drive

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Old Betsy Road

    2737 ft · 53 sec · North Old Betsy Road

  7. 7

    Continue on FM 2280

    3.3 mi · 4 min · FM 2280

  8. 8

    Continue on Conveyor Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East FM 917

    802 ft · 20 sec · East FM 917

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Burleson Boulevard

    1209 ft · 33 sec · South Burleson Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North

    766 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
14.2 mi · 37%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 27%
FM 2280
3.31 mi · 9%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 7%
Conveyor Drive
2.18 mi · 6%
South Center Street
1.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everman
00h 24m from Keene
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Everman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Keene and 19.3 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Everman

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

14 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

33 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

48 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 26.58 mi (42.77 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population6,588
Coordinates32.3968100, -97.3239000
Altitude272
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: (-97.323789, 32.396812)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.20
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.10 $10.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.59 $6.20 $12.40
Diesel $3.99 $5.39 $10.78

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 Keene and Arlington. The current time is 00:08:04.

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.