How far is Lake Dallas, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Dallas, TX to Arlington, TX is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Dallas and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Dallas and Arlington.
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Start on Main Street
1229 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Lake Dallas Drive
2592 ft · 1 min · South Lake Dallas Drive
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Turn left onto South Stemmons Freeway
1004 ft · 22 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, US 77 South
638 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
9 mi · 10 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
1784 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
17.3 mi · 19 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Dallas and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
17.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Dallas to Arlington?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmers Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Lake Dallas and 18.3 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Farmers Branch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Richardson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmers Branch.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Dallas and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 26.93 mi (43.34 km).
#1 Lake Dallas
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 33.1192900, -97.0255600 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
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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