Glen Rose to Love Field Airport Shuttle
Texas Shuttle runs a direct, door-to-door car and shuttle service from Glen Rose, Texas to Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). Whether you're flying out for business, leaving on vacation from Somervell County, or coming home from a Southwest Airlines flight, we'll pick you up at your front door in Glen Rose and drop you at your DAL terminal entrance — no parking, no transfers, no stress. Heading to DFW instead? See our Glen Rose to DFW Airport shuttle for direct rides to DFW International.
Route, Distance & Drive Time: Glen Rose → Love Field
The drive from Glen Rose to Dallas Love Field is roughly 68–75 miles, depending on your exact pickup address. The most reliable routing leaves Glen Rose on U.S. Highway 67 through Cleburne, picks up the Chisholm Trail Parkway (toll road) or I-35W into the south side of Fort Worth, then takes I-35E northbound into Dallas and exits at Mockingbird Lane for the DAL terminal. Door-to-door drive time is typically 90–130 minutes:
- Off-peak (mid-morning, late evening, weekends): roughly 90–105 minutes.
- Weekday rush (6:30–9:00 AM and 4:00–7:00 PM): 110–130 minutes — build in extra time, especially through the I-30/I-35 interchange in south Dallas.
- Friday afternoon & Sunday evening: add 15–25 minutes for I-35 traffic out of the DFW metroplex.
For domestic flights out of DAL, we recommend a pickup that puts you at the curb 2 hours before departure. For a 7:00 AM flight, that usually means a 4:00–4:15 AM pickup in Glen Rose. We watch your flight in real time and adjust if your departure shifts.
About Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Love Field is located at 8008 Herb Kelleher Way in Dallas (Cedar Springs / Mockingbird area, just northwest of downtown Dallas) — not in Irving. DAL is the secondary commercial airport for the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and the worldwide headquarters and primary hub of Southwest Airlines, with additional service from Delta and Alaska Airlines. The airport has one unified terminal with approximately 20 gates, which makes drop-off and pickup quick and predictable. For most Glen Rose travelers, DAL is closer in driving time than DFW International and is preferred for short-haul domestic itineraries on Southwest.
Pricing & What Affects Your Fare
Fares from Glen Rose to Love Field are quoted per vehicle (not per seat), so the price is the same whether 1 or 4 passengers ride. Most one-way Glen Rose → DAL trips fall in the mid-$200s to low-$300s, with the exact number driven by:
- Exact pickup address — rides from downtown Glen Rose, Dinosaur Valley State Park lodging, or Fossil Rim cottages all price slightly differently.
- Vehicle size — sedan/SUV for 1–3 passengers, full shuttle for 4+ or heavy luggage.
- Time of day — overnight and pre-dawn pickups (before 5:00 AM) carry a modest after-hours adjustment.
- Round trip — book a round trip and use promo code ONLINE at checkout for 10% off.
For an instant, real, all-in quote (no account required), enter your addresses in our online booking tool. The price you see is the door-to-door total — no surge pricing, no hidden fees.
Travel Tips for the Glen Rose → Love Field Run
- DAL vs. DFW: If you're flying Southwest, choose Love Field — it's smaller, faster to clear, and the drive is comparable from Glen Rose. If you're flying American, United, or international, you probably want DFW instead.
- Rural address precision: Many Glen Rose addresses are rural-route or named-property (Dinosaur Valley cabins, Fossil Rim, Rough Creek Lodge, Squaw Valley). Drop a pin or include a landmark in the booking notes — it shaves 5–10 minutes off pickup.
- Weather: Spring storms across North Texas can briefly close the I-35E interchange. We monitor I-35 conditions and reroute via Chisholm Trail Parkway when needed.
- Flight tracking: Once you give us your flight number, we track it live. If your Southwest flight is delayed, we adjust the return pickup automatically — no need to call.
- Luggage: Two checked bags + one carry-on per passenger fit comfortably. Traveling with golf clubs, surfboards, or oversized luggage? Tell us at booking so we send the right vehicle.
What is the typical door-to-door drive time from Glen Rose to Love Field?
The road distance from Glen Rose to Love Field is approximately 68–75 miles, with a typical door-to-door drive time of 90–130 minutes depending on traffic, weather, and your exact pickup address. Off-peak drives are closer to 90 minutes; weekday rush-hour drives are closer to 130.
Do you have any specific pickup instructions?
We pick you up at your front door in Glen Rose, Granbury, Tolar, Bluff Dale, or anywhere in Somervell or Hood County. Provide a precise address (and a landmark or pin for rural or named-property locations) when you book so we can find you quickly and on time.
What about my luggage and flight delays?
Your bags ride safely with you in the vehicle (no roof racks). We track your flight in real time, so if your Southwest, Delta, or Alaska Airlines flight is delayed, your pickup time adjusts automatically — you don't need to call us to reschedule.
Do you serve Dinosaur Valley State Park, Fossil Rim, and Rough Creek Lodge?
Yes. We regularly pick up at Dinosaur Valley State Park lodging, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Rough Creek Lodge & Resort, and downtown Glen Rose hotels and B&Bs. Just enter the property name and address at booking.
Ready to book your Glen Rose to Love Field Airport shuttle? Get an instant quote in our online booking tool, or call (817) 403-6196 to talk to a human (8 AM–6 PM CST). Use promo code ONLINE for 10% off round trips.
Heading to a different North Texas airport, or starting from a neighboring town along the US-377 corridor? See our Granbury to Love Field shuttle, Comanche to Love Field shuttle and Stephenville to Love Field shuttle for the wider Glen Rose / Somervell-County travel cluster.