How far is Mason, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Mason, TX to Arlington, TX is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
221.72 mi
03h 55m
Flight
185.47 mi
298.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.47 mi
Kilometers
298.48 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.72 mi
Kilometers
356.83 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM CDT
Return by in Mason
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mason
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
Comanche
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Mason
109.5 mi
01h 57m
To Arlington
112.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 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 Mason and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Austin Street

    42 m · 30 sec · Austin Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Austin Street

    61 m · 5 sec · Austin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort McKavitt Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Fort McKavitt Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377

    14.6 mi · 17 min · United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Church Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 377

    43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · United States Highway 377

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    70 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street

    2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 67/377 East

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East

  16. 16

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  19. 19

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West South Loop

  23. 23

    Continue on North US Highway 377

    42.4 mi · 51 min · North US Highway 377

  24. 24

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    11.1 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 377

  25. 25

    Continue on Benbrook Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820

    1160 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1833 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  30. 30

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  36. 36

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 377
50.8 mi · 23%
North US Highway 377
42.4 mi · 19%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 8%
South US Highway 377
18.6 mi · 8%
US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 377

Continue on United States Highway 377

43.5 mi · 01h 05m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comanche
01h 57m from Mason
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mason 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 Mason to Arlington?

The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Comanche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Mason and 112.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.55 one way or $59.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Comanche

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

116 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 185.47 mi (298.48 km).

Mason

#1 Mason

City in Texas, United States

Population2,347
Coordinates30.7487900, -99.2306100
Altitude469
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: Austin Street (-99.230608, 30.748829)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.62 L · about $29.55
Round trip
$59.10
15.64 gal · 59.24 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.55 $59.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.25 $66.50
Premium $4.59 $35.90 $71.80
Diesel $3.99 $31.23 $62.45

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 Mason and Arlington. The current time is 00:07:25.

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.