How far is Arlington, TX from Potosi, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Potosi, TX is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Potosi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Potosi.
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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
12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
128.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 Business: Abilene
2298 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 80
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Highway 80
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Turn left
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway
1959 ft · 22 sec · Jake Roberts Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Cross Plains
925 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on TX 36: Cross Plains
147 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East South 11th Street
139 m · 20 sec · East South 11th Street
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Continue on State Highway 36
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 36
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Potosi Road
97 m · 14 sec · Potosi Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Potosi Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Potosi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
129 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Potosi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Potosi?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Mingus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Arlington and 86 miles from Potosi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Chance Rain Showers near Potosi.
Stop Ideas Near Mingus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mingus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Potosi. Straight-line distance: 151.07 mi (243.13 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 Potosi
Potosi is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3293000, -99.6564700 |
| Altitude | 555 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potosi (-99.65647, 32.3293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $3.51 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.03 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $26.72 | $53.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.08 | $68.16 |
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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