How far is Pottsboro, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Pottsboro, TX to Arlington, TX is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.22 mi
01h 37m
Flight
75.12 mi
120.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.12 mi
Kilometers
120.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.22 mi
Kilometers
140.36 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Pottsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pottsboro
2026-04-23T02:21
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pottsboro
9:30 PM CDT
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
Frisco
TX

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

From Pottsboro
43.7 mi
00h 48m
To Arlington
43.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Pottsboro and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grayson Street

    1412 ft · 1 min · Grayson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West FM 120

    1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 120

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hardenburg Lane

    35.9 mi · 42 min · Hardenburg Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on North Preston Road

    3 mi · 4 min · North Preston Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto US 380

    1341 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    71 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West University Drive

    948 ft · 19 sec · West University Drive

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1118 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West University Drive

    1025 ft · 15 sec · West University Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Dallas North Tollway

    921 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West University Drive

    1679 ft · 43 sec · West University Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

    2539 ft · 42 sec · Dallas Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    13.7 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    24.3 mi · 26 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardenburg Lane
35.9 mi · 41%
President George Bush Turnpike
24.3 mi · 28%
Dallas North Tollway
13.8 mi · 16%
Tom Landry Freeway
3.28 mi · 4%
North Preston Road
2.96 mi · 3%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hardenburg Lane

Turn left onto Hardenburg Lane

35.9 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
00h 48m from Pottsboro
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pottsboro 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 Pottsboro to Arlington?

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Pottsboro and 43.6 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frisco

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 Frisco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

44 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pottsboro and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 75.12 mi (120.9 km).

Pottsboro

#1 Pottsboro

Town of the United States

Population2,511
Coordinates33.7592700, -96.6694400
Altitude232
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: Grayson Street (-96.669411, 33.75927)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.65 L · about $11.64
Round trip
$23.28
6.16 gal · 23.3 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.64 $23.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.10 $26.19
Premium $4.59 $14.14 $28.28
Diesel $3.99 $12.30 $24.60

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 Pottsboro and Arlington. The current time is 02:21:20.

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.