How far is Arlington, TX from Ponder, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Ponder, TX is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Ponder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Ponder.
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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
3.5 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
9.8 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
3063 ft · 37 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eagle Parkway
1746 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway
780 ft · 18 sec · North Freeway
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eagle Parkway
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Continue on Old FM 156
2278 ft · 32 sec · Old FM 156
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Continue on Blue Mound Road
1154 ft · 18 sec · Blue Mound Road
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Turn right onto South FM 156
11.6 mi · 17 min · South FM 156
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 156
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Ponder.
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.
South FM 156
Turn right onto South FM 156
11.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Ponder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Ponder?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Blue Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Arlington and 22.2 miles from Ponder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Ponder.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Mound
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Southlake
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Mound.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Ponder. Straight-line distance: 32.6 mi (52.46 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 Ponder
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,415 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -97.2872400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponder (-97.28724, 33.1829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
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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