How far is Glen Rose, TX from Lockhart, TX?
The driving distance from Glen Rose, TX to Lockhart, TX is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Rose and Lockhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose and Lockhart.
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Start on East Elm Street
1014 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Austin Road
23.4 mi · 35 min · Austin Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
691 ft · 12 sec · Morgan Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
3182 ft · 1 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto Texas State Highway 6
19.7 mi · 23 min · Texas State Highway 6
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Continue on Avenue C
2.9 mi · 4 min · Avenue C
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1914 ft · 32 sec · South 7th Street
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Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on Avenue G
2044 ft · 50 sec · Avenue G
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Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
6.5 mi · 8 min · North Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 317
5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 317
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Continue on Avenue D
2.8 mi · 5 min · Avenue D
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Continue on South Lone Star Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 317
13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317
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Continue on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
2930 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
106 m · 7 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 190 West
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2580 ft · 34 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Colorado Street
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Turn left onto East San Antonio Street
40 m · 8 sec · East San Antonio Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Rose and Lockhart.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
TX 130 Toll South
Continue straight
58.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glen Rose and Mostly Sunny near Lockhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Rose to Lockhart?
The road trip is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Glen Rose and 90.1 miles from Lockhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glen Rose and Mostly Sunny near Lockhart.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
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 Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rose and Lockhart. Straight-line distance: 162.43 mi (261.4 km).
#1 Glen Rose
City in Somervell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,736 |
| Coordinates | 32.2345900, -97.7553100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockhart
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 14,069 |
| Coordinates | 29.8849400, -97.6700000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lockhart (-97.67, 29.88494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $3.84 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $27.69 | $55.38 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $30.09 | $60.17 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $36.79 | $73.59 |
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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