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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.12 mi
04h 46m
Flight
259.79 mi
418.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.79 mi
Kilometers
418.09 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.12 mi
Kilometers
483 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 3:55 AM CDT
Return by in Poth
Sun, May 31, 8:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poth
2026-05-30T23:09
Arrive Arlington
Sun, May 31, 3:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Poth
154.2 mi
02h 23m
To Arlington
146 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Storts Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Storts Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 181 South

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    115 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Standish Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Standish Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Bluebonnet Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · Bluebonnet Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chihuahua East

    60 m · 6 sec · Chihuahua East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Seguin Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Seguin Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 775

    14.9 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 775

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Interstate 10

    140 m · 13 sec · West Interstate 10

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North

    527 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  33. 33

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 33%
Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 29%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 15%
Farm to Market Road 775
14.9 mi · 5%
I 10 East
12.5 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Continue on Pickle Parkway

86 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
259.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
02h 23m from Poth
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jarrell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarrell.

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poth and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 259.79 mi (418.09 km).

Poth

#1 Poth

Town of the United States

Population2,332
Coordinates29.0696900, -98.0819500
Altitude123
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: US 181 (-98.08203, 29.069577)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.09 L · about $40.02
Round trip
$80.04
21.18 gal · 80.18 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Texas · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Poth and Arlington. The current time is 23:09:04.

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.