Arlington, Texas to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

471.6 miles 758.9 km · straight line
565.9 miles estimated 910.7 km · driving distance
11h 23min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Poplar Bluff is 471.6 miles (758.9 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located NE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565.9 miles, taking about 11h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas and Poplar Bluff. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington, Texas to Poplar Bluff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 23min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 40min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 49min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Poplar Bluff

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Poplar Bluff
36.76°N, 90.39°W
America/Chicago
110m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients