How far is Rosebud, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Rosebud, TX to Dallas, TX is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.75 mi
02h 08m
Flight
118.59 mi
190.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.59 mi
Kilometers
190.85 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.75 mi
Kilometers
208.82 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, May 20, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Rosebud
Wed, May 20, 10:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosebud
2026-05-20T17:51
Arrive Dallas
Wed, May 20, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosebud
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Rosebud
64.7 mi
01h 04m
To Dallas
65 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rosebud and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    33 mi · 38 min · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Circle Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
58.1 mi · 45%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 25%
5th Street
33 mi · 25%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.84 mi · 3%
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi
Circle Road
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

58.1 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 04m from Rosebud
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rosebud and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Rosebud to Dallas?

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Rosebud and 65 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rosebud and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosebud and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 118.59 mi (190.85 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rosebud

Human settlement in Falls County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,344
Coordinates31.0729600, -96.9786000
Altitude121
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: 5th Street (-96.978618, 31.072996)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.47 $38.95
Premium $4.59 $21.03 $42.05
Diesel $3.99 $18.29 $36.58

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosebud and Dallas. The current time is 17:51:48.

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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.