Origin
Glen Rose, TX
Afternoon in Glen Rose on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Rose, TX to Dallas, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
76.2 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Rose, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Glen Rose to Dallas covers 76.3 miles of the Great Plains, making for a straightforward 1-hour and 22-minute trek. Because this route is a quick jaunt within Texas, you can easily complete it as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this path involves transitioning from local streets like Northeast Barnard Street and Northeast Big Bend Trail onto the West S G Alexander Freeway. It is an ideal route if you are looking for a practical, efficient connection between these two locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% highway share, the path relies entirely on local roads and surface streets to get you to your destination. You will not find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, as the longest segment is 0 miles on Northeast Barnard Street. The character of the road changes frequently as you navigate through the local landscape. Be prepared for a drive that demands your full attention as you transition between the various local roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Big Bend Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 60.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
955 ft
428 ft
Total Climb
527 ft
Total Descent
717 ft
Highest Point
955 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
527 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 144 / Northeast Barnard Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 144 / Northeast Barnard Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 67; TX 144 / Northeast Big Bend Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.1 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 144 / Northeast Barnard Street
Turn right onto TX 144 / Northeast Barnard Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 67; TX 144 / Northeast Big Bend Trail
Turn right onto US 67; TX 144 / Northeast Big Bend Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
75.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
6
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Big Bend Trail | 60.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West S G Alexander Freeway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Barnard Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Big Bend Trail
— 60.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on TX 144; FM 56
67 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Elm Street
2
Turn right onto TX 144
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Barnard Street
3
Turn right onto US 67; TX 144
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Northeast Big Bend Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Glen Rose, TX · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Glen Rose, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Northeast Big Bend Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.7 miles.
Arriving in Dallas, TX
The final approach into Dallas, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.51 one way
$23.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glen Rose, TX to Dallas, TX covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Big Bend Trail, Marvin D Love Freeway, South R L Thornton Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 miles from Glen Rose, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 144 / Northeast Barnard Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 67; TX 144 / Northeast Big Bend Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.1 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glen Rose, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 428 ft to 955 ft elevation with about 527 ft of total climbing.
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