How far is Potosi, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Potosi, TX to Arlington, TX is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.77 mi
02h 41m
Flight
151.07 mi
243.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.07 mi
Kilometers
243.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.77 mi
Kilometers
268.39 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Mon, Nov 9, 4:15 AM CST
Return by in Potosi
Mon, Nov 9, 6:57 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Potosi
2026-11-09T01:34
Arrive Arlington
Mon, Nov 9, 4:15 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Potosi
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Mingus
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From Potosi
85.6 mi
01h 20m
To Arlington
81.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Potosi Road

    97 m · 20 sec · Potosi Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway

    1686 ft · 19 sec · Jake Roberts Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Highway 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Highway 80

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    111 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
128 mi · 77%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 9%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 7%
East Highway 80
2.75 mi · 2%
North Center Street
1 mi · 1%
North Cooper Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mingus
01h 20m from Potosi
Leave By
1:06 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Potosi 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 Potosi to Arlington?

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Mingus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Potosi and 81.2 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.69 one way or $41.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Potosi and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Mingus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mingus, 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 Mingus.

RAIL

Cleburne

100 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

105 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Potosi and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 151.07 mi (243.13 km).

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#1 Potosi

Potosi is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.3293000, -99.6564700
Altitude555
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: Potosi Road (-99.656934, 32.329296)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.28 L · about $20.69
Round trip
$41.37
11.78 gal · 44.56 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.51 $20.69 $41.37
Mid-grade $4.03 $23.72 $47.45
Premium $4.41 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.62 $33.13 $66.25

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Potosi and Arlington. The current time is 01:34:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.