How far is Lake Worth, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Lake Worth, TX to Arlington, TX is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.64 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.15 mi
32.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.15 mi
Kilometers
32.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.64 mi
Kilometers
47.7 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:20 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Worth
2026-04-17T21:45
Arrive Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Worth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
North Richland Hills
TX

The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Lake Worth
14.1 mi
00h 17m
To Arlington
15.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Worth and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Osage Trail

    667 ft · 31 sec · Osage Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shawnee Trail

    2100 ft · 1 min · Shawnee Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navajo Trail

    1141 ft · 37 sec · Navajo Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820

    96 m · 6 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    4.7 mi · 5 min · I 820 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 South

    3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Wright Freeway
7.54 mi · 25%
I 820 TEXpress
4.86 mi · 16%
Tom Landry Freeway
4.82 mi · 16%
I 820 South
3.02 mi · 10%
Northeast Loop
2.54 mi · 9%
I 30 East
1.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jim Wright Freeway

Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

7.54 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Richland Hills
00h 17m from Lake Worth
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Worth and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Worth to Arlington?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

North Richland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Lake Worth and 15.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Richland Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Richland Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Richland Hills.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

13 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

40 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

56 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Worth and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 20.15 mi (32.43 km).

Lake Worth

#1 Lake Worth

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population4,867
Coordinates32.8048500, -97.4450200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 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
Start: Osage Trail (-97.445018, 32.804993)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.46 $8.93
Premium $4.59 $4.82 $9.64
Diesel $3.99 $4.19 $8.39

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Worth and Arlington. The current time is 21:45:02.

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.