How far is Arlington, TX from Poth, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Poth, TX is about 308 miles (495.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
307.98 mi
05h 27m
Flight
259.79 mi
418.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.79 mi
Kilometers
418.09 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.98 mi
Kilometers
495.64 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poth
Sun, May 31, 5:43 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-31T00:16
Arrive Poth
Sun, May 31, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
154.2 mi
02h 43m
To Poth
153.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 775: New Berlin, La Vernia

    135 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 10

    598 ft · 23 sec · West Interstate 10

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 775

    15 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 775

  23. 23

    Continue on Seguin Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Seguin Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chihuahua East

    60 m · 9 sec · Chihuahua East

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive

    107 m · 16 sec · Bluebonnet Drive

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Standish Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Standish Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · 10th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    4.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 181 South

  31. 31

    Continue on North Storts Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Storts Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Storts Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
86.8 mi · 28%
South Freeway
78 mi · 25%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 21%
Farm to Market Road 775
15 mi · 5%
I 10 West
13.3 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 19m

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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
259.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
02h 43m from Arlington
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Poth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308 miles (495.6 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Arlington and 153.7 miles from Poth.

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

The direct path is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.08 one way or $82.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Poth.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jarrell, 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 Jarrell.

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Poth. Straight-line distance: 259.79 mi (418.09 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
Poth

#2 Poth

Town of the United States

Population2,332
Coordinates29.0696900, -98.0819500
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Poth (-98.08195, 29.06969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.14 L · about $41.08
Round trip
$82.16
21.74 gal · 82.28 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.08 $82.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.22 $92.44
Premium $4.59 $49.90 $99.81
Diesel $3.99 $43.40 $86.81

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Poth. The current time is 00:16:13.

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.