How far is Mansfield, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Mansfield, TX to Arlington, TX is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.13 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.08 mi
19.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.08 mi
Kilometers
19.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.13 mi
Kilometers
32.39 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 5:23 PM CDT
Return by in Mansfield
Wed, Apr 22, 5:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-22T16:55
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 5:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dalworthington Gardens
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Mansfield
6.7 mi
00h 13m
To Arlington
13.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Mansfield and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    55 m · 9 sec · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Broad Street

    102 m · 17 sec · East Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 157 North

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 157 North

  5. 5

    Continue on South Cooper Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cooper Street
7.05 mi · 35%
Highway 157 North
2.4 mi · 12%
North Main Street
1.21 mi · 6%
South Center Street
1.17 mi · 6%
South Mesquite Street
0.84 mi · 4%
West Pioneer Parkway
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Cooper Street

Continue on South Cooper Street

5.38 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dalworthington Gardens
00h 13m from Mansfield
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mansfield 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 Mansfield to Arlington?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dalworthington Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Mansfield and 13.4 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dalworthington Gardens

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

17 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

34 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

45 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 12.08 mi (19.44 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.

Population73,094
Coordinates32.5631900, -97.1416800
Altitude184
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: East Broad Street (-97.141655, 32.563413)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.69 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.42 gal · 5.38 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.59 $3.26 $6.52
Diesel $3.99 $2.84 $5.67

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Arlington. The current time is 16:55:36.

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.