How far is Bear Creek, TX from New Liberty, TX?

The driving distance from Bear Creek, TX to New Liberty, TX is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.02 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.12 mi
32.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.12 mi
Kilometers
32.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.02 mi
Kilometers
41.88 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Bear Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 5:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bear Creek
2026-04-19T04:09
Arrive New Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bear Creek
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Linden
TX

City in Cass County, Texas, USA

From Bear Creek
13 mi
00h 21m
To New Liberty
13 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bear Creek and New Liberty.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek and New Liberty.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1626

    1768 ft · 1 min · County Road 1626

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 1632

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 1632

  3. 3

    Turn right

    73 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 1631

    1386 ft · 1 min · County Road 1631

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto O'Farrell Road

    1945 ft · 54 sec · O'Farrell Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 77 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 77 West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 96

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 96

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 96

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear Creek and New Liberty.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 96
2.06 mi · 8%
County Road 1632
2.05 mi · 8%
State Highway 77 West
1.62 mi · 6%
O'Farrell Road
0.37 mi · 1%
County Road 1626
0.33 mi · 1%
County Road 1631
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
00h 21m from Bear Creek
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bear Creek and Sunny near New Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bear Creek to New Liberty?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Bear Creek and 13 miles from New Liberty.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bear Creek and Sunny near New Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Linden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.

RAIL

Marshall

51 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

54 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Longview

67 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

80 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bear Creek and New Liberty. Straight-line distance: 20.12 mi (32.38 km).

Bear Creek

#1 Bear Creek

Town in Hays County, in the U.

Population500
Coordinates32.9298600, -94.4504700
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Liberty

New Liberty is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1718000, -94.2571400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Bear Creek (-94.45047, 32.92986)
End: New Liberty (-94.25714, 33.1718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
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.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.95
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.48 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.59 $4.22 $8.45
Diesel $3.99 $3.67 $7.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bear Creek and New Liberty. The current time is 04:09:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.