How far is Windemere, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Windemere, TX to Arlington, TX is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
186.2 mi
02h 58m
Flight
160.49 mi
258.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.49 mi
Kilometers
258.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.2 mi
Kilometers
299.66 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Tue, May 26, 1:46 AM CDT
Return by in Windemere
Tue, May 26, 4:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windemere
2026-05-25T22:48
Arrive Arlington
Tue, May 26, 1:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windemere
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
Lacy-Lakeview
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Windemere
92.8 mi
01h 29m
To Arlington
93.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on York Castle Drive

    44 m · 12 sec · York Castle Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Interstate Highway 35 Service Road North

    39 m · 3 sec · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road North

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Interstate 35

    1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1214 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windemere 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
114 mi · 61%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 24%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
South Cooper Street
2.68 mi · 1%
South Center Street
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

81.2 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
160.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacy-Lakeview
01h 29m from Windemere
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Windemere and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Windemere to Arlington?

The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Lacy-Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Windemere and 93.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.83 one way or $49.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lacy-Lakeview

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 Lacy-Lakeview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacy-Lakeview.

BUS

Waco, TX

9 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

35 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windemere and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 160.49 mi (258.28 km).

Windemere

#1 Windemere

Census designated place

Population1,037
Coordinates30.4590900, -97.6491700
Altitude231
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: York Castle Drive (-97.649276, 30.458939)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.87 L · about $24.83
Round trip
$49.66
13.14 gal · 49.74 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.83 $49.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.94 $55.87
Premium $4.59 $30.16 $60.33
Diesel $3.99 $26.23 $52.47

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Windemere and Arlington. The current time is 22:48:45.

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.