How far is Rowlett, TX from Carrollton, TX?
The driving distance from Rowlett, TX to Carrollton, TX is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowlett and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowlett and Carrollton.
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Start on Rowlett Street
10 m · 7 sec · Rowlett Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
52 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Martin Drive
1778 ft · 50 sec · Martin Drive
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Turn right onto Lakeview Parkway
2466 ft · 56 sec · Lakeview Parkway
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Turn left onto President George Bush Highway
595 ft · 12 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward PGBT Toll North
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
24.2 mi · 26 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Josey Lane, McCoy Road
1745 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto East Trinity Mills Road
719 ft · 16 sec · East Trinity Mills Road
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Turn left onto North Josey Lane
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Josey Lane
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Turn left onto East Belt Line Road
97 m · 13 sec · East Belt Line Road
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Turn slight left
83 m · 17 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Belt Line Road
155 m · 14 sec · East Belt Line Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowlett and Carrollton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rowlett and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rowlett to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Rowlett and 14.2 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rowlett and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Plano
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plano.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowlett and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 19.25 mi (30.98 km).
#1 Rowlett
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 68,388 |
| Coordinates | 32.9029000, -96.5638800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-96.89028, 32.95373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
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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