How far is Southmayd, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Southmayd, TX to Arlington, TX is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southmayd and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southmayd and Arlington.
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Start on Belknap Road
118 m · 19 sec · Belknap Road
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Turn left onto McElroy Street
1497 ft · 1 min · McElroy Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 56
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Turn slight right
1986 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 289
25.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 289
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Continue on North Preston Road
3 mi · 4 min · North Preston Road
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Turn slight right onto US 380
1341 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
71 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West University Drive
948 ft · 19 sec · West University Drive
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Keep slight left
1118 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto West University Drive
1025 ft · 15 sec · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Dallas North Tollway
921 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on West University Drive
1679 ft · 43 sec · West University Drive
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Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
2539 ft · 42 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
13.7 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
24.3 mi · 26 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Fort Worth
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way
2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West 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 Southmayd and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 289
Turn straight onto State Highway 289
25.3 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Southmayd 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 Southmayd to Arlington?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 40.3 miles from Southmayd and 40.7 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Southmayd and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southmayd and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 64.85 mi (104.36 km).
#1 Southmayd
City in Grayson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 33.6303800, -96.7691600 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
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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