How far is Poth, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Poth, TX to Arlington, TX is about 300.1 miles (483 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poth and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poth and Arlington.
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Start on South Storts Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Storts Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on 10th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 10th Street
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Take the exit slight right
115 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Standish Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Standish Street
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn sharp right onto Bluebonnet Drive
107 m · 9 sec · Bluebonnet Drive
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Turn right onto Chihuahua East
60 m · 6 sec · Chihuahua East
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Turn left onto Seguin Road
3078 ft · 1 min · Seguin Road
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 775
14.9 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 775
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Turn right onto West Interstate 10
140 m · 13 sec · West Interstate 10
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North
527 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
2391 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Mesquite Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
708 ft · 26 sec · 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 Poth and Arlington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pickle Parkway
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86 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Poth and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poth to Arlington?
The road trip is about 300.1 miles (483 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Poth and 146 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.02 one way or $80.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Poth and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarrell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poth and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 259.79 mi (418.09 km).
#1 Poth
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,332 |
| Coordinates | 29.0696900, -98.0819500 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $40.02 | $80.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.03 | $90.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.62 | $97.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.29 | $84.57 |
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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