How far is Groves, TX from Walden, TX?

The driving distance from Groves, TX to Walden, TX is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
19.05 mi
00h 23m
Flight
15.16 mi
24.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.16 mi
Kilometers
24.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.05 mi
Kilometers
30.65 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groves
2026-04-23T08:43
Arrive Walden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Groves
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
Central Gardens
TX

Census designated place

From Groves
9.5 mi
00h 11m
To Walden
9.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Groves and Walden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Groves and Walden.

  1. 1

    Start on 39th Street

    3267 ft · 2 min · 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto East Parkway Street

    2229 ft · 44 sec · East Parkway Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 73 West

    617 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Beaumont

    1818 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Freeway

    14.2 mi · 15 min · Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 124: Fannett Road

    997 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Cardinal Drive

    771 ft · 15 sec · West Cardinal Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fannett Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fannett Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Tyrrell Park Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Tyrrell Park Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tyrrell Park Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groves and Walden.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Freeway
14.2 mi · 75%
TX 73 West
1.86 mi · 10%
Fannett Road
1.2 mi · 6%
39th Street
0.62 mi · 3%
East Parkway Street
0.42 mi · 2%
US 69 South
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Freeway

Merge slight left onto Memorial Freeway

14.2 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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Gardens
00h 11m from Groves
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Groves and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Groves to Walden?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Central Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Groves and 9.5 miles from Walden.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Groves and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walden.

Stop Ideas Near Central Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Central Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Silver Fox
Food stop 12.4 mi away

Silver Fox

Bridge City , TX
2095 Texas Ave, Bridge City, TX 77611
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Bar,Karaoke bar,Live music bar,Restaurant
Central Park
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Central Park

Beaumont , TX
640 S 4th St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 4.2/5 289 reviews City park,Park,Tourist attraction
City of Beaumont, TX
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Beaumont, TX

Beaumont , TX
801 Main St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 3.1/5 34 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office,Civic center
Julie Rogers Theater
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Julie Rogers Theater

Beaumont , TX
Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 765 Pearl St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 4.7/5 365 reviews Event venue,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Gardens.

RAIL

Beaumont

14 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Lake Charles

81 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

108 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groves and Walden. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 km).

Groves

#1 Groves

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America

Population15,268
Coordinates29.9482700, -93.9171200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Walden

Walden is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.0352100, -94.1496300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Groves (-93.91712, 29.94827)
End: Walden (-94.14963, 30.03521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.06
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.53 $5.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.59 $3.08 $6.15
Diesel $3.99 $2.68 $5.35

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 Groves and Walden. The current time is 08:43:11.

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.