How far is Cross Timber, TX from Alvarado, TX?
The driving distance from Cross Timber, TX to Alvarado, TX is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cross Timber and Alvarado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Timber and Alvarado.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Pine Street
100 m · 16 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Nathan Street
964 ft · 33 sec · Nathan Street
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Turn left onto Irene Street
1837 ft · 57 sec · Irene Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Gardens Boulevard
2575 ft · 1 min · Southeast Gardens Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Hidden Creek Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · West Hidden Creek Parkway
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Turn slight right
767 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Burleson Boulevard
1910 ft · 38 sec · South Burleson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67: Dallas, Cleburne
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W
807 ft · 24 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Turn left onto West US Highway 67
1635 ft · 33 sec · West US Highway 67
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Turn right onto North Parkway Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · North Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto West College Street
1742 ft · 37 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto South Spears Street
74 m · 16 sec · South Spears Street
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Turn left onto East Weaver Street
68 m · 17 sec · East Weaver Street
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Turn left
40 m · 11 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 Cross Timber and Alvarado.
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.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
7.91 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Cross Timber and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvarado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cross Timber to Alvarado?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Briaroaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Cross Timber and 6.5 miles from Alvarado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Cross Timber and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alvarado.
Stop Ideas Near Briaroaks
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 Briaroaks.
Cleburne
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Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cross Timber and Alvarado. Straight-line distance: 10.94 mi (17.6 km).
#1 Cross Timber
Town in Johnson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 315 |
| Coordinates | 32.5323600, -97.3255700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alvarado
City in Johnson County, Texas, USA
| Population | 4,624 |
| Coordinates | 32.4065300, -97.2116800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Friou Street (-97.211478, 32.406531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
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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