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Trip from Plano, TX to Rocksprings, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 4m
Distance
338.8 mi
545 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 53m
★
6 AM
7h 4m
8 AM
7h 27m
10 AM
7h 12m
12 PM
7h 10m
3 PM
7h 13m
5 PM
7h 26m
8 PM
6h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, TX
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Rocksprings, TX
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Trip Overview
Plano to Rocksprings is 338.8 miles and takes about 7 hours 4 minutes via US Highway 377 South, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within the Great Plains region as it travels south through Texas. With a highway share of 78%, you'll experience mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward trip. Consider this drive if you're looking for a direct path with minimal complexity to reach your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
169.4 miles from Plano, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 377 South | 54.6 mi | 1h 17m |
| South US Highway 377 | 53.2 mi | 1h 11m |
| Cresson Bypass | 42.5 mi | 50m |
| US Highway 67 | 34.4 mi | 39m |
| US 83 | 32 mi | 35m |
| United States Highway 190 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 13.6 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 377 South
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Traffic on I-820
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,827 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~284 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Rocksprings, TX.
1
Start on East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Central Expressway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Central Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 75 South
4
Merge onto US 75
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 635
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 635 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 635
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 635
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 27C
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35E
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Exit 436A
Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 12 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress
13 mi
·
13 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
16
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
18
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
20
Continue on I 820
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 377 South: Granbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto US 377
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on US 377
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 377 South
25
Continue on US 377
42 mi
·
50 min
·
Cresson Bypass
26
Continue on US 377
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East South Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on US 67; US 377
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 67; US 377
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South US Highway 377
29
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dublin Bypass
30
Continue on US 67; US 377
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest US Highway 377
31
Continue on US 67; US 377
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 67
32
Continue on US 67; US 377; TX 36
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Avenue
33
Continue on US 67; US 377
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 67
34
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Early Boulevard
35
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Commerce Street
36
Turn left onto US 377
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
37
Continue on US 377
44 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 377 South
38
Continue on US 377
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
39
At end of road, turn left onto US 190; US 377
127 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
40
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
356 ft
·
9 sec
·
Blackburn Street
41
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
274 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Commerce Street
42
Turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
43
Turn right onto US 190
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Menard Highway
44
Continue on US 190
19 mi
·
27 min
·
United States Highway 190
45
Continue on US 190
11 mi
·
11 min
·
East US Highway 190
46
At end of road, turn left onto US 83; US 190
30 mi
·
32 min
·
US 83; US 190
47
Continue on US 83; US 377
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 83; US 377
48
Turn right onto North Llano Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Llano Street
49
Continue on North 20th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 20th Street
50
At end of road, turn right onto US 377
46 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
South US Highway 377
51
Turn left onto East Main Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
52
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour drive time, leaving Plano in the morning will allow you to reach Rocksprings with daylight to spare. With only two recommended stops, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps one around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $54, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on the longest stretch of 54.6 miles on US Highway 377 South. This drive is manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your schedule.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.4 miles from Plano, TX, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 75 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.4 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rocksprings, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Plano, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plano, TX
This is one driving day of about 338.8 miles and 7h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Plano, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 377 South for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 169.4 miles from Plano, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.9 mi from route
Picnic Area
2.4 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
2.4 mi from route
Dark Hour Haunted House
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Plano, Texas
+14692980556
Visit website11th Hour Escape
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Plano, Texas
Hours: 12–5:30 pm
+14692095978
Visit websiteSchreiner Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Junction, Texas
+13254463880
Visit websiteHeritage Farmstead Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Plano, Texas
Hours: Closed
+19728810140
Visit websiteFort Worth Herd
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm
+18173364373
Visit websitePresidio de San Saba
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~12 min detour
Final third
4.9 mi from route
~12 min detour
Menard, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13253964789
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 61.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 635
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 635
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 635 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 635 West
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 27C
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 436A
Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth...
7
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.43 one way
$102.87 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $56.69 | $113.38 |
| premium | $4.58 | $61.09 | $122.18 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $71.36 | $142.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Central Expressway
(7 mi)
$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.6 | 1 | $35.57 | $16.26 |
| Efficient EV | 84.7 | 0 | $29.65 | $13.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.5 | 1 | $47.43 | $21.68 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Plano, TX
Afternoon in Plano on Wednesday
Local time
4:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Rocksprings, TX
Afternoon in Rocksprings on Wednesday
Local time
4:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 78% of this 338.8-mile trip on highways. Expect a longest stretch of 54.6 miles on US Highway 377 South before encountering more surface roads. The drive profile is mostly highway, so anticipate some rural cruising with fewer exits compared to urban interstates. Be prepared for the transition as the highway portion concludes.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on US Highway 377 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 377 South and South US Highway 377. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 338.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,404 ft
516 ft
Total Climb
2,742 ft
Total Descent
1,006 ft
Highest Point
2,404 ft
~338.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,888 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plano, TX and Rocksprings, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Loop 12 South: Irving
18.8 mi in
|
~21m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
18.8 mi in
|
~21m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
About the Cities
Starting in Plano, TX
Full guide →Founded 1873
Plano is a city of 285,000 people (2020) in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas and is north of Dallas. It is home to the headquarters of several large corporations.
Top landmarks
- • Heritage Farmstead Museum — building in Texas, United States
- • Plano Station, Texas Electric Railway — historic place in Plano, Collin County, Texas
Arriving in Rocksprings, TX
Full guide →Founded 1891
Top landmarks
- • Edwards County Courthouse and Jail — historic place in Rocksprings, Edwards County, Texas
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 7h 4m. Total distance: 338.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on US Highway 377 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.56 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rocksprings, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rocksprings, TX before the return drive.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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