How far is Rocksprings, TX from Arlington, TX?
The driving distance from Rocksprings, TX to Arlington, TX is about 299.5 miles (482 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
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City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocksprings and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocksprings and Arlington.
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Start on East Main Street
12 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 377
45.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · North US Highway 377
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Turn left onto South 20th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South 20th Street
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Continue on North Llano Street
1004 ft · 33 sec · North Llano Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
11.1 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
21 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190
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Continue on United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190
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Continue on Menard Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
66 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on United States Highway 377
43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · United States Highway 377
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street
2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
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Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
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Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
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Turn straight onto West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop
3.6 mi · 6 min · West South Loop
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Continue on North US Highway 377
42.4 mi · 51 min · North US Highway 377
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Continue on South US Highway 377
11.1 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 377
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Continue on Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
1160 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1833 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
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Continue on South Mesquite Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn left onto East Abram Street
708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocksprings and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US Highway 377
Turn right onto North US Highway 377
45.7 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rocksprings and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocksprings to Arlington?
The road trip is about 299.5 miles (482 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Brownwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Rocksprings and 148.8 miles from Arlington.
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 37.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.94 one way or $79.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rocksprings and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocksprings and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 262.08 mi (421.77 km).
#1 Rocksprings
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 30.0157600, -100.2053600 |
| Altitude | 732 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $39.94 | $79.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.94 | $89.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.53 | $97.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.21 | $84.41 |
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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