How far is Amherst, TX from Taylortown, TX?
The driving distance from Amherst, TX to Taylortown, TX is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Taylortown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Taylortown.
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Start on Amhearst Road
57 m · 8 sec · Amhearst Road
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Turn straight onto Amhearst Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Amhearst Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 20th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 20th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lamar Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on West Plaza
81 m · 6 sec · West Plaza
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Continue on 1st Street Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn left onto West Hearne Avenue
799 ft · 16 sec · West Hearne Avenue
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Turn right onto South Church Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southeast
6.7 mi · 12 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn right
24 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Taylortown.
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.
Longest stretch
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10.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Amherst and Sunny near Taylortown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Taylortown?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Amherst and 13.4 miles from Taylortown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Sunny near Taylortown.
Stop Ideas Near Paris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paris.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Taylortown. Straight-line distance: 18.83 mi (30.3 km).
#1 Amherst
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 652 |
| Coordinates | 33.7278800, -95.4794000 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylortown
Taylortown is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4565000, -95.4502300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylortown (-95.45023, 33.4565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
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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