How far is Cross Timber, TX from Joshua, TX?

The driving distance from Cross Timber, TX to Joshua, TX is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
6.94 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.1 mi
9.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.1 mi
Kilometers
9.82 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.94 mi
Kilometers
11.17 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joshua
Wed, Apr 22, 5:00 PM CDT
Return by in Cross Timber
Wed, Apr 22, 5:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cross Timber
2026-04-22T16:44
Arrive Joshua
Wed, Apr 22, 5:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cross Timber
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Briaroaks
TX

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

From Cross Timber
3.5 mi
00h 08m
To Joshua
3.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cross Timber and Joshua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cross Timber and Joshua.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nathan Street

    964 ft · 33 sec · Nathan Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Irene Street

    1246 ft · 37 sec · Irene Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lisa Street

    2022 ft · 59 sec · Lisa Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hidden Creek Parkway

    1481 ft · 35 sec · West Hidden Creek Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1063 ft · 32 sec · East 12th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cross Timber and Joshua.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
159.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
4.15 mi · 60%
North Broadway Street
1.42 mi · 20%
Lisa Street
0.38 mi · 6%
West Hidden Creek Parkway
0.28 mi · 4%
Irene Street
0.24 mi · 3%
East 12th Street
0.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

4.15 mi · 00h 07m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
6.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briaroaks
00h 08m from Cross Timber
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Cross Timber and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joshua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cross Timber to Joshua?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 3.5 miles from Cross Timber and 3.5 miles from Joshua.

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

The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 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 Joshua.

Stop Ideas Near Briaroaks

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

19 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

27 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

56 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cross Timber and Joshua. Straight-line distance: 6.1 mi (9.82 km).

Cross Timber

#1 Cross Timber

Town in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population315
Coordinates32.5323600, -97.3255700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Joshua

#2 Joshua

City in Texas, USA

Population8,202
Coordinates32.4615300, -97.3880700
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.325307, 32.532551)
End: East 12th Street (-97.388064, 32.461397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $0.94 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.59 $1.15 $2.30
Diesel $3.99 $1.00 $2.00

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cross Timber and Joshua. The current time is 16:44:28.

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.