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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.09 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.15 mi
32.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.15 mi
Kilometers
32.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.09 mi
Kilometers
45.21 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-17T21:50
Arrive Lake Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
North Richland Hills
TX

The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Arlington
14 mi
00h 19m
To Lake Worth
14 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express West

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    4.2 mi · 4 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820

    130 m · 9 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    611 ft · 19 sec · Navajo Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Shawnee Trail

    2100 ft · 1 min · Shawnee Trail

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Osage Trail

    667 ft · 29 sec · Osage Trail

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Wright Freeway
7.54 mi · 27%
I 820 North
4.94 mi · 18%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.88 mi · 17%
I 820 TEXpress
4.21 mi · 15%
I 820 West
2.28 mi · 8%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Richland Hills
00h 19m from Arlington
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Richland Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Richland Hills.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

13 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

40 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

56 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lake Worth. Straight-line distance: 20.15 mi (32.43 km).

Arlington

#1 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
Lake Worth

#2 Lake Worth

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population4,867
Coordinates32.8048500, -97.4450200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Lake Worth (-97.44502, 32.80485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $3.74
Round trip
$7.48
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Lake Worth. The current time is 21:50:55.

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.