How far is Yoakum, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Yoakum, TX to Arlington, TX is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
287.94 mi
04h 41m
Flight
238.25 mi
383.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.25 mi
Kilometers
383.42 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.94 mi
Kilometers
463.4 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 30, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Yoakum
Thu, Apr 30, 10:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yoakum
2026-04-30T00:52
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 30, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yoakum
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 Yoakum
143.5 mi
02h 20m
To Arlington
144.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Morris Street

    54 m · 7 sec · West Morris Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Irvine Street

    731 ft · 18 sec · Irvine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    9.5 mi · 17 min · West Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  8. 8

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

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

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  21. 21

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

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yoakum 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 34%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 20%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 16%
West Grand Avenue
44.3 mi · 15%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
US 183
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
238.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
02h 20m from Yoakum
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 143.5 miles from Yoakum and 144.4 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.39 one way or $76.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Yoakum and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Yoakum and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 238.25 mi (383.42 km).

Yoakum

#1 Yoakum

City in Texas

Population5,935
Coordinates29.2877500, -97.1519300
Altitude98
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: West Morris Street (-97.151943, 29.287715)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.46 L · about $38.39
Round trip
$76.79
20.32 gal · 76.92 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.39 $76.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.20 $86.40
Premium $4.59 $46.64 $93.29
Diesel $3.99 $40.57 $81.14

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Yoakum and Arlington. The current time is 00:52:37.

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.