How far is Stockdale, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Stockdale, TX to Arlington, TX is about 283.4 miles (456.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
283.43 mi
04h 26m
Flight
246.95 mi
397.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.95 mi
Kilometers
397.43 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.43 mi
Kilometers
456.13 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in Stockdale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockdale
2026-04-18T17:15
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockdale
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 Stockdale
141.1 mi
02h 13m
To Arlington
142.4 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 123 North

    20 mi · 30 min · State Highway 123 North

  2. 2

    Continue on South Highway 123 Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Highway 123 Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on North Highway 123 Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 123 Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Kingsbury Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · East Kingsbury Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Toll 130 North

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    85.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockdale 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 34%
Pickle Parkway
85.4 mi · 30%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 16%
State Highway 123 North
20 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

85.4 mi · 01h 19m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
246.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
02h 13m from Stockdale
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stockdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockdale to Arlington?

The road trip is about 283.4 miles (456.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 141.1 miles from Stockdale and 142.4 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.79 one way or $75.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stockdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Stockdale and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 246.95 mi (397.43 km).

Stockdale

#1 Stockdale

City in Wilson County, Texas, United States

Population1,672
Coordinates29.2369100, -97.9600000
Altitude135
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: TX 123 (-97.960034, 29.236892)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.86 L · about $37.79
Round trip
$75.58
20 gal · 75.72 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.79 $75.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.52 $85.04
Premium $4.59 $45.91 $91.82
Diesel $3.99 $39.93 $79.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockdale and Arlington. The current time is 17:15:46.

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.