How far is Arlington, TX from Rocksprings, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Rocksprings, TX is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.29 mi
06h 27m
Flight
262.08 mi
421.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.08 mi
Kilometers
421.77 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.29 mi
Kilometers
484.88 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocksprings
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Rocksprings
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Brownwood
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Arlington
150.7 mi
03h 13m
To Rocksprings
150.6 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Rocksprings.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Rocksprings.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    1090 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North

    845 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820

    113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on East South Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  19. 19

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  22. 22

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  24. 24

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    2819 ft · 44 sec · East Commerce Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 377 South

  28. 28

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  35. 35

    Continue on East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  38. 38

    Turn right onto North Llano Street

    1004 ft · 27 sec · North Llano Street

  39. 39

    Continue on North 20th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North 20th Street

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 377

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · South US Highway 377

  41. 41

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    12 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Rocksprings.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 377 South
54.6 mi · 18%
South US Highway 377
53.2 mi · 18%
Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 14%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 11%
United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 377

At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 377

45.7 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
262.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownwood
03h 13m from Arlington
Leave By
11:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Rocksprings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Rocksprings?

The road trip is about 301.3 miles (484.9 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brownwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Arlington and 150.6 miles from Rocksprings.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.17 one way or $80.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Rocksprings.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Rocksprings. Straight-line distance: 262.08 mi (421.77 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Rocksprings

#2 Rocksprings

Town of the United States

Population1,128
Coordinates30.0157600, -100.2053600
Altitude732
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Rocksprings (-100.20536, 30.01576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.25 L · about $40.17
Round trip
$80.34
21.26 gal · 80.5 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.17 $80.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.20 $90.40
Premium $4.59 $48.80 $97.60
Diesel $3.99 $42.45 $84.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Rocksprings. The current time is 21:24:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.