How far is Glen Rose, TX from Nixon, TX?

The driving distance from Glen Rose, TX to Nixon, TX is about 225 miles (362.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205 miles (329.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.99 mi
04h 25m
Flight
205.01 mi
329.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.01 mi
Kilometers
329.93 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.99 mi
Kilometers
362.08 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nixon
Wed, Jul 1, 6:07 PM CDT
Return by in Glen Rose
Wed, Jul 1, 10:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Rose
2026-07-01T13:42
Arrive Nixon
Wed, Jul 1, 6:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glen Rose
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Glen Rose
112.7 mi
02h 12m
To Nixon
112.2 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jul 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jul 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Rose and Nixon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose and Nixon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Elm Street

    1014 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Austin Road

    23.4 mi · 35 min · Austin Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morgan Street

    691 ft · 12 sec · Morgan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3182 ft · 1 min · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Texas State Highway 6

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Texas State Highway 6

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue C

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    1914 ft · 32 sec · South 7th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Lone Star Parkway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Lone Star Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Avenue G

    2044 ft · 50 sec · Avenue G

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lone Star Parkway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · North Lone Star Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 317

    5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 317

  13. 13

    Continue on Avenue D

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Avenue D

  14. 14

    Continue on South Lone Star Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 317

    13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    2930 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road

    106 m · 7 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 190 West

    818 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2580 ft · 34 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  26. 26

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  28. 28

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 30 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    18 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Rose and Nixon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 26%
North Magnolia Avenue
31.3 mi · 14%
Purple Heart Trail
27 mi · 12%
Austin Road
23.4 mi · 10%
Texas State Highway 6
19.7 mi · 9%
State Highway 317
18.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
205 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
02h 12m from Glen Rose
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glen Rose and Mostly Sunny near Nixon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Rose to Nixon?

The road trip is about 225 miles (362.1 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Glen Rose and 112.2 miles from Nixon.

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

The direct path is about 205 miles (329.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.01 one way or $60.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Rose and Mostly Sunny near Nixon.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jarrell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarrell.

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rose and Nixon. Straight-line distance: 205.01 mi (329.93 km).

Glen Rose

#1 Glen Rose

City in Somervell County, Texas, United States

Population2,736
Coordinates32.2345900, -97.7553100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Nixon

#2 Nixon

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

Population2,508
Coordinates29.2674600, -97.7644400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Glen Rose (-97.75531, 32.23459)
End: Nixon (-97.76444, 29.26746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.05 L · about $30.01
Round trip
$60.01
15.88 gal · 60.1 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.01 $60.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.76 $67.52
Premium $4.59 $36.45 $72.91
Diesel $3.99 $31.70 $63.41

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 · Jul 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Rose and Nixon. The current time is 13:42:22.

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.