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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.49 mi
05h 21m
Flight
262.08 mi
421.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.08 mi
Kilometers
421.77 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.49 mi
Kilometers
481.98 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Rocksprings
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocksprings
2026-04-22T18:28
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rocksprings
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
Brownwood
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Rocksprings
150.7 mi
02h 40m
To Arlington
148.8 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    12 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North US Highway 377

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · North US Highway 377

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 20th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South 20th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Llano Street

    1004 ft · 33 sec · North Llano Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  9. 9

    Continue on Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Highway 377

    43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · United States Highway 377

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    70 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street

    2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 67/377 East

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East

  21. 21

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  23. 23

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  24. 24

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West South Loop

  28. 28

    Continue on North US Highway 377

    42.4 mi · 51 min · North US Highway 377

  29. 29

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    11.1 mi · 13 min · South US Highway 377

  30. 30

    Continue on Benbrook Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820

    1160 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1833 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  41. 41

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  43. 43

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
43 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 377
88.1 mi · 29%
United States Highway 377
43.5 mi · 15%
Main Street
33.9 mi · 11%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 6%
United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
262.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownwood
02h 40m from Rocksprings
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Rocksprings

#1 Rocksprings

Town of the United States

Population1,128
Coordinates30.0157600, -100.2053600
Altitude732
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-100.205359, 30.015711)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.57 gal
40 L · about $39.94
Round trip
$79.89
21.14 gal · 80 L
Estimated CO2
93.9 kg one way
Round trip: 187.9 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rocksprings and Arlington. The current time is 18:28:43.

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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.