How far is Eastland, TX from Carbon, TX?

The driving distance from Eastland, TX to Carbon, TX is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
9.72 mi
00h 11m
Flight
9.07 mi
14.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.07 mi
Kilometers
14.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.72 mi
Kilometers
15.64 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carbon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Eastland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastland
2026-04-18T21:58
Arrive Carbon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eastland
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
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From Eastland
4.8 mi
00h 05m
To Carbon
4.8 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eastland and Carbon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastland and Carbon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    53 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Seaman Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Seaman Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Burkett Boulevard

    1590 ft · 27 sec · West Burkett Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 6

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 6

  5. 5

    Continue on North Highway 6

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Highway 6

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1661 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastland and Carbon.

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 6
5.34 mi · 55%
North Highway 6
2.83 mi · 29%
South Seaman Street
0.87 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.31 mi · 3%
West Burkett Boulevard
0.3 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 6

Continue on State Highway 6

5.34 mi · 00h 08m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
00h 05m from Eastland
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eastland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eastland to Carbon?

The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Eastland and 4.8 miles from Carbon.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eastland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carbon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastland and Carbon. Straight-line distance: 9.07 mi (14.59 km).

Eastland

#1 Eastland

City in Texas, United States

Population3,864
Coordinates32.4015200, -98.8175600
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
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#2 Carbon

Town in Texas

Population276
Coordinates32.2706900, -98.8286700
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Start: TX 112 (-98.817561, 32.401767)
End: Main Street (-98.828793, 32.270745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.3 L · about $1.28
Round trip
$2.57
0.68 gal · 2.6 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.28 $2.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.45 $2.89
Premium $4.59 $1.56 $3.12
Diesel $3.99 $1.36 $2.72

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 Eastland and Carbon. The current time is 21:58:45.

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.