How far is Ben Hur, TX from Tehuacana, TX?

The driving distance from Ben Hur, TX to Tehuacana, TX is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
31.17 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.17 mi
30.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.17 mi
Kilometers
30.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.17 mi
Kilometers
50.16 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tehuacana
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM CDT
Return by in Ben Hur
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ben Hur
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive Tehuacana
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ben Hur
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
Groesbeck
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Ben Hur
15.6 mi
00h 18m
To Tehuacana
15.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ben Hur and Tehuacana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ben Hur and Tehuacana.

  1. 1

    Start on Lcr 609

    18 m · 5 sec · Lcr 609

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2737 ft · 55 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 164

    10.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 164

  5. 5

    Continue on West Yeagua Street

    3117 ft · 60 sec · West Yeagua Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Ellis Street

    2989 ft · 53 sec · South Ellis Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 14 South

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 14 South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Tehuacana Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tehuacana Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3207 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street East

    35 m · 5 sec · South 2nd Street East

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ben Hur and Tehuacana.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14 South
11.3 mi · 36%
State Highway 164
10.9 mi · 35%
Tehuacana Highway
4.77 mi · 15%
Lcr 609
1.8 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.61 mi · 2%
West Yeagua Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14 South

Continue on State Highway 14 South

11.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groesbeck
00h 18m from Ben Hur
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ben Hur and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tehuacana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ben Hur to Tehuacana?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Groesbeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Ben Hur and 15.6 miles from Tehuacana.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ben Hur and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tehuacana.

Stop Ideas Near Groesbeck

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Groesbeck, 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 Groesbeck.

BUS

Waco, TX

57 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

83 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Bryan, TX

96 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ben Hur and Tehuacana. Straight-line distance: 19.17 mi (30.85 km).

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#1 Ben Hur

Ben Hur is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.5104500, -96.7277600
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tehuacana

Ghost town

Population277
Coordinates31.7412800, -96.5469300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Lcr 609 (-96.727714, 31.510382)
End: South 2nd Street East (-96.546931, 31.741377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.16
Round trip
$8.31
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.16 $8.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.35
Premium $4.59 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $3.99 $4.39 $8.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ben Hur and Tehuacana. The current time is 21:45:15.

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.