How far is Dallas, TX from Rosita North, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Rosita North, TX is about 419.3 miles (674.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356.9 miles (574.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Rosita North.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Rosita North.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
101 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass
962 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 North
610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto US Highway 57
92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · US Highway 57
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Turn left onto Loop 480
5.4 mi · 6 min · Loop 480
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1021
1210 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto El Indio Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · El Indio Highway
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Turn left onto FM 2030
3174 ft · 1 min · FM 2030
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Turn left onto School Circle
781 ft · 34 sec · School Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Rosita North.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 57
Turn right onto US Highway 57
92.6 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Rosita North.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Rosita North?
The road trip is about 419.3 miles (674.8 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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?
Buda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.8 miles from Dallas and 209.5 miles from Rosita North.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356.9 miles (574.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 $55.89 one way or $111.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Rosita North.
Stop Ideas Near Buda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buda.
Austin
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Taylor
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Rosita North. Straight-line distance: 356.88 mi (574.35 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosita North
Census designated place in Maverick County, Texas
| Population | 3,818 |
| Coordinates | 28.6564400, -100.4221800 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosita North (-100.42218, 28.65644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 675 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $55.89 | $111.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.89 | $125.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $67.90 | $135.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $59.06 | $118.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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