How far is Rio Vista, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Rio Vista, TX to Arlington, TX is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
54.77 mi
01h 04m
Flight
38.02 mi
61.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.02 mi
Kilometers
61.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.77 mi
Kilometers
88.14 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 4:05 AM CDT
Return by in Rio Vista
Sun, May 31, 5:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rio Vista
2026-05-31T03:01
Arrive Arlington
Sun, May 31, 4:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rio Vista
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
Burleson
TX

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

From Rio Vista
25.7 mi
00h 32m
To Arlington
29.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rio Vista and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Depot Street

    1404 ft · 32 sec · East Depot Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 174

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 174

  4. 4

    Continue on TX 174

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Caddo Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Caddo Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Chambers Street

    547 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Chambers Street

    631 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Henderson Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 67

    3268 ft · 54 sec · East US Highway 67

  11. 11

    Turn left onto FM 2280

    2736 ft · 46 sec · FM 2280

  12. 12

    Continue on South Old Betsy Road

    2 mi · 4 min · South Old Betsy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on FM 2280

    3.3 mi · 4 min · FM 2280

  14. 14

    Continue on Conveyor Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East FM 917

    802 ft · 20 sec · East FM 917

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Burleson Boulevard

    1209 ft · 33 sec · South Burleson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North

    766 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 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 Rio Vista 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
14.2 mi · 26%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 19%
North State Highway 174
4.05 mi · 7%
FM 2280
3.83 mi · 7%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 5%
East Henderson Street
2.64 mi · 5%
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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burleson
00h 32m from Rio Vista
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rio Vista and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rio Vista to Arlington?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Burleson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Rio Vista and 29.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Vista and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Burleson

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

22 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

23 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

55 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rio Vista and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 38.02 mi (61.18 km).

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#1 Rio Vista

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population1,095
Coordinates32.2334800, -97.3744600
Altitude223
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: Central Avenue (-97.374576, 32.233533)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.59
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.29 $14.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.41
Premium $4.59 $8.86 $17.72
Diesel $3.99 $7.71 $15.41

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Rio Vista and Arlington. The current time is 03:01:08.

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.