How far is Arlington, TX from Lake Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Lake Worth, TX is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Lake Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lake Worth.
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Start on West Abram Street
2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard
1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 30 West
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
4.2 mi · 4 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820
130 m · 9 sec · Northwest Loop 820
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Turn right onto Navajo Trail
611 ft · 19 sec · Navajo Trail
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Turn right onto Shawnee Trail
2100 ft · 1 min · Shawnee Trail
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Turn left onto Osage Trail
667 ft · 29 sec · Osage Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osage Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Lake Worth.
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.
Jim Wright Freeway
Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
7.54 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Lake Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lake Worth?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Richland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Arlington and 14 miles from Lake Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Lake Worth.
Stop Ideas Near North Richland Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
Arlington City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Richland Hills.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lake Worth. Straight-line distance: 20.15 mi (32.43 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Worth
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,867 |
| Coordinates | 32.8048500, -97.4450200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Worth (-97.44502, 32.80485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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