How far is Lakeside, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Lakeside, TX to Arlington, TX is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
31 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.17 mi
37.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.17 mi
Kilometers
37.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31 mi
Kilometers
49.89 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeside
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeside
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakeside
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
Fort Worth
TX

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Lakeside
13.4 mi
00h 20m
To Arlington
17.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeridge Road

    83 m · 13 sec · Lakeridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Confederate Park Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Confederate Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jacksboro Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jacksboro Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jacksboro Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Jacksboro Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Henderson Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout

    34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35W North, I 30 East

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeside 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Landry Freeway
10.9 mi · 35%
Jacksboro Highway
7.1 mi · 23%
Lake Worth Boulevard
2.05 mi · 7%
I 35W North
1.33 mi · 4%
North Henderson Street
1.17 mi · 4%
North Center Street
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tom Landry Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

10.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Worth
00h 20m from Lakeside
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakeside and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Fort Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Lakeside and 17.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakeside and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Worth

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 Fort Worth and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 13.3 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 11.6 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 3.7 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 Fort Worth.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

3 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

42 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

49 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 23.17 mi (37.29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lakeside

Town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population1,385
Coordinates32.8223500, -97.4933500
Altitude217
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: Lakeridge Road (-97.493421, 32.822323)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.24
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.12 $8.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.63 $9.27
Premium $4.59 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $3.99 $4.35 $8.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeside and Arlington. The current time is 00:16:05.

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.