Origin
Dallas, TX
Evening in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Rocksprings, TX
Drive Time
6h 44m
Distance
357.3 mi
575 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 33m
★
6 AM
6h 44m
8 AM
7h 8m
10 AM
6h 53m
12 PM
6h 50m
3 PM
6h 54m
5 PM
7h 7m
8 PM
6h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
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Rocksprings, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Dallas, TX to Rocksprings, TX covers 357.3 miles and takes about 6h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Street, I 30, I 30 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.6 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 44m drive with frequent turns across 357.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dallas, TX to Rocksprings, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Stemmons Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Elm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Rocksprings, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Lamar Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 30, I 35E
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 30 West, I 35E South
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
331 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 35E South
7
Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
8
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
9
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
10
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
11
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
12
Keep slight left
8.9 mi
·
8 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence
14
Turn straight onto South Robertson Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Robertson Road
15
Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South I-35 Frontage Road
16
Turn slight right
15 mi
·
18 min
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 487
18
Continue on East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
TX 195 North
20
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
21
Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
TX 138: Lampasas
22
Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 138
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North US Highway 183
24
Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Ranch Road 243
25
Continue on East RM 243
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East RM 243
26
Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
11 mi
·
14 min
·
East RM 243
27
Turn right onto West State Highway 29
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West State Highway 29
28
Continue on East Polk Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Polk Street
29
Turn left onto South Water Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Water Street
30
Continue on South US Highway 281
34 mi
·
40 min
·
South US Highway 281
31
Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fredericksburg
32
Merge slight left onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
33
Continue on West US Highway 290
27 mi
·
30 min
·
West US Highway 290
34
Continue on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Main Street
35
Turn left onto Friendship Lane
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Friendship Lane
36
Turn left onto South State Highway 16
14 mi
·
15 min
·
South State Highway 16
37
Continue on Fredericksburg Road
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Fredericksburg Road
38
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
39
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
16 min
40
Take the exit slight right toward TX 41: Mountain Home, Rocksprings
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
TX 41: Mountain Home, Rocksprings
41
Turn left onto State Highway 41
51 mi
·
55 min
·
State Highway 41
42
At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 377
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North US Highway 377
43
Turn left onto East Main Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.6 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.6 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rocksprings, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Dallas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dallas, TX
This is one driving day of about 357.3 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dallas, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.6 mi from Dallas, TX · 3h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178.6 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rocksprings, TX
The final approach into Rocksprings, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rocksprings, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.58 one way
$109.16 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $59.81 | $119.63 |
| premium | $4.59 | $64.58 | $129.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.38 | $158.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.2 | 1 | $37.52 | $17.15 |
| Efficient EV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.26 | $14.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.9 | 1 | $50.02 | $22.87 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rocksprings, TX
Evening in Rocksprings on Sunday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dallas, TX to Rocksprings, TX covers 357.3 miles and takes about 6h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Street, I 30, I 30 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 178.6 miles from Dallas, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dallas, TX to Rocksprings, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dallas, TX to Rocksprings, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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