How far is Roscoe, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Roscoe, TX to Dallas, TX is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
231.85 mi
03h 38m
Flight
218.43 mi
351.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.43 mi
Kilometers
351.53 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.85 mi
Kilometers
373.12 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Roscoe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roscoe
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roscoe
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
Ranger
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Roscoe
116 mi
01h 49m
To Dallas
115.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Roscoe and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roscoe and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Cypress Street

    633 ft · 17 sec · Cypress Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on North Cypress Street

    2781 ft · 1 min · North Cypress Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 84

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 84

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscoe and Dallas.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 79%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 13%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 84
1.84 mi · 1%
I 35E North
0.8 mi
North Cypress Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

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
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
218.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
01h 49m from Roscoe
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roscoe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roscoe to Dallas?

The road trip is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Roscoe and 115.8 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.91 one way or $61.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roscoe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roscoe and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 218.43 mi (351.53 km).

Roscoe

#1 Roscoe

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

Population1,305
Coordinates32.4459500, -100.5387200
Altitude728
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Cypress Street (-100.538684, 32.445956)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.97 L · about $30.91
Round trip
$61.82
16.36 gal · 61.94 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.91 $61.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.78 $69.56
Premium $4.59 $37.55 $75.11
Diesel $3.99 $32.66 $65.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roscoe and Dallas. The current time is 19:48:40.

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.