Origin
Glen Rose, TX
Morning in Glen Rose on Tuesday
Local time
10:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Rose, TX to Dallas, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
76.2 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Rose, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Glen Rose to Dallas covers 76.3 miles of the Great Plains, making for a straightforward 1-hour and 22-minute trek. Because this route is a quick jaunt within Texas, you can easily complete it as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this path involves transitioning from local streets like Northeast Barnard Street and Northeast Big Bend Trail onto the West S G Alexander Freeway. It is an ideal route if you are looking for a practical, efficient connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Big Bend Trail | 60.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West S G Alexander Freeway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Barnard Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Big Bend Trail
— 60.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on TX 144; FM 56
67 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Elm Street
2
Turn right onto TX 144
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Barnard Street
3
Turn right onto US 67; TX 144
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Northeast Big Bend Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Glen Rose, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Northeast Big Bend Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 144 / Northeast Barnard Street
Turn right onto TX 144 / Northeast Barnard Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 67; TX 144 / Northeast Big Bend Trail
Turn right onto US 67; TX 144 / Northeast Big Bend Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
75.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
6
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.51 one way
$23.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dallas, TX
Morning in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
10:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% highway share, the path relies entirely on local roads and surface streets to get you to your destination. You will not find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, as the longest segment is 0 miles on Northeast Barnard Street. The character of the road changes frequently as you navigate through the local landscape. Be prepared for a drive that demands your full attention as you transition between the various local roadways.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.7 mi on Northeast Big Bend Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 144 / Northeast Barnard Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 144 / Northeast Barnard Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 67; TX 144 / Northeast Big Bend Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.1 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
955 ft
428 ft
Total Climb
527 ft
Total Descent
717 ft
Highest Point
955 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
527 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Glen Rose, TX
Full guide →Founded 1849
Glen Rose is in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. It is the county seat of Somervell County.
Top landmarks
- • Barnard's Mill — historic place in Glen Rose, Somervell County, Texas
Arriving in Dallas, TX
Full guide →“Big D” · Founded 1841
Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Top landmarks
- • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
- • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
- • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.7 miles on Northeast Big Bend Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 144 / Northeast Barnard Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 67; TX 144 / Northeast Big Bend Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.1 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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