How far is Ponder, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Ponder, TX to Arlington, TX is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 00h 57m.
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.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponder and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponder and Arlington.
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Start on Farm-to-Market Road 156
10.8 mi · 16 min · Farm-to-Market Road 156
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 114
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 114
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Take the exit straight
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 South: Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 360 South: Arlington, Grand Prairie
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Division Street, Abram Street
1201 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto North Watson Road
657 ft · 13 sec · North Watson Road
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Turn right
1051 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Division Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Division Street
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Turn left onto North Collins Street
1134 ft · 26 sec · North Collins Street
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Turn right onto East Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · East 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 Ponder and Arlington.
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.
State Highway 114
Take the exit straight
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Ponder and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponder to Arlington?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Southlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Ponder and 21.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Ponder and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Southlake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Southlake
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southlake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponder and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 32.6 mi (52.46 km).
#1 Ponder
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,415 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -97.2872400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
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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