How far is Gladewater, TX from Kilgore, TX?
The driving distance from Gladewater, TX to Kilgore, TX is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gladewater and Kilgore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladewater and Kilgore.
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Start on North Main Street
1780 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 135
10.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 135
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Turn left onto Gladewater Street
2705 ft · 1 min · Gladewater Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
797 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gladewater and Kilgore.
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.
State Highway 135
Turn left onto State Highway 135
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gladewater and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kilgore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gladewater to Kilgore?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Liberty City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Gladewater and 6.8 miles from Kilgore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gladewater and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kilgore.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty City
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 Liberty City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gladewater and Kilgore. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.85 km).
#1 Gladewater
City in Gregg County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.5365300, -94.9427200 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kilgore
Small city in Gregg County, Texas
| Population | 14,857 |
| Coordinates | 32.3862600, -94.8757700 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-94.875725, 32.386303)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
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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