How far is Kirby, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Kirby, TX to Arlington, TX is about 289.4 miles (465.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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
289.35 mi
04h 30m
Flight
238.39 mi
383.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.39 mi
Kilometers
383.65 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.35 mi
Kilometers
465.66 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Kirby
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirby
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirby
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
Belton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Kirby
136.3 mi
02h 15m
To Arlington
153 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Kirby and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Redding Drive

    141 m · 26 sec · Redding Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Autumn Lane

    981 ft · 45 sec · Autumn Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crown Lane

    773 ft · 39 sec · Crown Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crest Lane

    656 ft · 31 sec · Crest Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Binz-Engleman Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Binz-Engleman Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    856 ft · 39 sec · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wehman Drive

    1027 ft · 47 sec · Wehman Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 410 North

    643 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  23. 23

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 65%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 16%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
238.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
02h 15m from Kirby
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kirby 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 Kirby to Arlington?

The road trip is about 289.4 miles (465.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Kirby and 153 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belton

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

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

RAIL

Temple

12 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

43 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirby and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 238.39 mi (383.65 km).

Kirby

#1 Kirby

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,719
Coordinates29.4632900, -98.3855700
Altitude209
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: Redding Drive (-98.385558, 29.463241)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.65 L · about $38.58
Round trip
$77.17
20.42 gal · 77.3 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.58 $77.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.41 $86.83
Premium $4.59 $46.87 $93.75
Diesel $3.99 $40.77 $81.54

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 Kirby and Arlington. The current time is 21:05:15.

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.