How far is Glen Rose, TX from Merkel, TX?
The driving distance from Glen Rose, TX to Merkel, TX is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Rose and Merkel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose and Merkel.
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Start on East Elm Street
20 m · 10 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Barnard Street
664 ft · 13 sec · Southwest Barnard Street
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Turn right onto Hereford Street
1794 ft · 33 sec · Hereford Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Big Bend Trail
28.6 mi · 33 min · Southwest Big Bend Trail
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Continue on Glen Rose Road
2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road
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Turn left onto East South Loop
1184 ft · 19 sec · East South Loop
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Turn right onto South Graham Avenue
1933 ft · 41 sec · South Graham Avenue
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Continue on South Graham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Graham Street
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Continue on North State Highway 108
22.3 mi · 33 min · North State Highway 108
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
1009 ft · 28 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 126
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
1033 ft · 36 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Kent Street
2750 ft · 57 sec · Kent Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 1st Street
16 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Rose and Merkel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Glen Rose and Sunny near Merkel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Rose to Merkel?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eastland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Glen Rose and 78 miles from Merkel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.98 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Rose and Sunny near Merkel.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rose and Merkel. Straight-line distance: 132.77 mi (213.68 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 Merkel
City in Texas
| Population | 2,629 |
| Coordinates | 32.4706800, -100.0128700 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merkel (-100.01287, 32.47068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.45 | $18.98 | $37.95 |
| Mid-grade | $3.95 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Premium | $4.33 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
| Diesel | $5.57 | $30.61 | $61.23 |
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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