How far is Arlington, TX from Southmayd, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Southmayd, TX is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Southmayd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Southmayd.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
1434 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
23.9 mi · 26 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
14.8 mi · 16 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · South Dallas Parkway
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Turn right onto West Outer Loop
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Outer Loop
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Turn left onto South Preston Road
23.3 mi · 28 min · South Preston Road
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Turn slight right onto TX 56: Southmayd, Sherman
1701 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 56
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Turn right onto McElroy Street
1497 ft · 1 min · McElroy Street
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Turn right onto Belknap Road
118 m · 17 sec · Belknap Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belknap Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Southmayd.
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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
23.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Southmayd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Southmayd?
The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Arlington and 40.5 miles from Southmayd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Southmayd.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Southmayd. Straight-line distance: 64.85 mi (104.36 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 Southmayd
City in Grayson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 33.6303800, -96.7691600 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southmayd (-96.76916, 33.63038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
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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