Origin
Rocksprings, TX
Afternoon in Rocksprings on Sunday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rocksprings, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
323.2 mi
520 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 26m
★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rocksprings, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rocksprings, TX to Dallas, TX covers 323.2 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 377, Kerrville Road, I 10 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.37 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
161.6 miles from Rocksprings, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 39m drive with frequent turns across 323.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 377 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
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rocksprings, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 377 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kerrville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fredericksburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Friendship Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 377
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocksprings, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
39 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North US Highway 377
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North US Highway 377
3
Turn right onto Kerrville Road
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Kerrville Road
4
Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Antonio
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 10 East: San Antonio
5
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
16 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward TX 16
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
TX 16
7
Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Fredericksburg Road
8
Continue on South State Highway 16
14 mi
·
15 min
·
South State Highway 16
9
Turn right onto Friendship Lane
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Friendship Lane
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on East US Highway 290
27 mi
·
30 min
·
East US Highway 290
12
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
13
Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Nugent Avenue
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281
16 mi
·
17 min
·
North US Highway 281
15
Continue on South US Highway 281
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South US Highway 281
16
Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ranch Road 1431
17
Continue on East Ranch Road 1431
12 mi
·
16 min
·
East Ranch Road 1431
18
Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
19
Turn right
13 mi
·
18 min
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 183
21
Turn right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
22
Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
23
Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Ronald Reagan Boulevard
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Interstate 35
25
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 35 North
26
Merge slight left
97 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 35E: Dallas
28
Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
29
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
30
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Lamar Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.6 miles from Rocksprings, TX, or about 2h 49m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.6 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rocksprings, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Rocksprings, TX
This is one driving day of about 323.2 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rocksprings, 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 161.6 mi from Rocksprings, TX · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 161.6 miles from Rocksprings, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dallas, 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
$49.37 one way
$98.74 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.10 | $108.21 |
| premium | $4.59 | $58.42 | $116.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.80 | $143.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97 | 1 | $33.94 | $15.51 |
| Efficient EV | 80.8 | 0 | $28.28 | $12.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.3 | 1 | $45.25 | $20.68 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
3:14 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
5h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rocksprings, TX to Dallas, TX covers 323.2 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 377, Kerrville Road, I 10 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.6 miles from Rocksprings, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rocksprings, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rocksprings, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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