How far is Pecos, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Pecos, TX to Arlington, TX is about 408.4 miles (657.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
408.39 mi
05h 54m
Flight
384.59 mi
618.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
384.59 mi
Kilometers
618.93 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
408.39 mi
Kilometers
657.24 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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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 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM CDT
Return by in Pecos
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pecos
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pecos
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
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Pecos
205 mi
02h 57m
To Arlington
203.4 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
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 Pecos and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cedar Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 20 East: Odessa

    1781 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    378.6 mi · 6 hr 20 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pecos 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
379 mi · 93%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 3%
South Cedar Street
1.75 mi
North Center Street
1 mi
North Cooper Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

379 mi · 06h 20m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
384.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
02h 57m from Pecos
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pecos 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 Pecos to Arlington?

The road trip is about 408.4 miles (657.2 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205 miles from Pecos and 203.4 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.46 one way or $108.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pecos and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 384.59 mi (618.93 km).

Pecos

#1 Pecos

City in Texas

Population10,488
Coordinates31.4229100, -103.4932300
Altitude787
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 6th Street (-103.493214, 31.422875)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 657 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.41 gal
54.55 L · about $54.46
Round trip
$108.91
28.82 gal · 109.1 L
Estimated CO2
128.1 kg one way
Round trip: 256.1 kg / 565 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.46 $108.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.27 $122.54
Premium $4.59 $66.16 $132.31
Diesel $3.99 $57.54 $115.08

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 Pecos and Arlington. The current time is 00:52:44.

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.