How far is Arlington, TX from Lakeside City, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Lakeside City, TX is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.6 mi
02h 32m
Flight
112.23 mi
180.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.23 mi
Kilometers
180.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.6 mi
Kilometers
211.79 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T17:11
Arrive Lakeside City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From Arlington
65.8 mi
01h 16m
To Lakeside City
65.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lakeside City.

  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

    3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    99.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Henry S Grace Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Parkway

    3100 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 79 South, Loop 473: Archer City

    1295 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Archer City Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Archer City Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 79 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 79 South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bowman Road

    620 ft · 29 sec · Bowman Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Shoreline Drive

    2950 ft · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Voyage Way

    84 m · 17 sec · Voyage Way

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Royal Road

    787 ft · 37 sec · Royal Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Skyline Road

    76 m · 11 sec · Skyline Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skyline Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Lakeside City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
102 mi · 78%
I 820 North
4.94 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.88 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
3.46 mi · 3%
I 35W TEXpress
2.34 mi · 2%
I 820 West
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

99.9 mi · 01h 46m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 16m from Arlington
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lakeside City?

The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Arlington and 65.8 miles from Lakeside City.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

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 Alvord and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvord.

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lakeside City. Straight-line distance: 112.23 mi (180.61 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
Lakeside City

#2 Lakeside City

Town of the Asher County, Texas, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates33.8287100, -98.5453300
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Lakeside City (-98.54533, 33.82871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.58 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.07
9.28 gal · 35.16 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.53 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.46
Premium $4.59 $21.30 $42.60
Diesel $3.99 $18.53 $37.06

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 Lakeside City. The current time is 17:11:29.

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.