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StephenvilleStephenville, Texas
Half a day to one night: see the historical museum, walk the Tarleton State campus, then move on to Glen Rose or Granbury.
Stephenville is a small college town in the Cross Timbers region, known as the 'Cowboy Capital of the World.' It's a short stop for the Stephenville Historical House Museum, Billy the Kid Museum in nearby Hico, and Tarleton State University. Most visitors spend a few hours or one night en route to Dallas, Fort Worth, or the Palo Pinto Mountains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airport
- DFW
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Stephenville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Stephenville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyStephenville is a safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 1.5–2 hours east by car).
- Getting aroundA car is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–5
- Sit-down mealLunch at a diner$8–15
- BeerBeer at a bar$4–7
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 1.5–2 hours east by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest May (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Stephenville: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is essential. The town is small enough to walk between downtown and the university, but the historical museum and other sights are spread out. Uber and Lyft are available but limited.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Glen Rose
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car via US-67, about 30 min
Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via US-281, about 30 min
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near US-281 / US-67
Chain hotels and motels; easy access to the highway.
Downtown Stephenville
A few local inns and B&Bs; walkable to restaurants and the university.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Gas for a day of driving (about 80 km)1 × US$12 | US$12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$31 |
| Trip total≈ US$172 per person per day, bed included | US$343 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–5 |
| Lunch at a diner | $8–15 |
| Dinner at a sit-down restaurant | $15–30 |
| Beer at a bar | $4–7 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can exceed 38°C (100°F); carry water and sun protection.Summer temperatures can exceed 100°F (38°C); carry water and sun protection.
- The Billy the Kid Museum is in Hico, about 20 minutes south; check hours before going.
- Tarleton State campus events can fill hotels; book ahead during graduation or football weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
The nearest consulates are in Dallas (about 1.5 hours east). Most countries have consulates in Houston or Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DFW → Stephenville by car: about 1.5–2 hours, tolls possible
- Taxi within town: $10–20
Say or show
- Howdy — Howdy (how-dee)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank yew)
- Where's the museum? — Where is the museum? (wherz thuh myoo-zee-um)
- How much? — How much does that cost? (how much)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Stephenville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Stephenville Historical House Museum, Billy the Kid Museum, W.K. Gordon Center.
- Eat pages with last orders and price ranges.
- Verified hotel and motel fixtures for La Quinta and others.
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