How far is Hughes Springs, TX from New Liberty, TX?

The driving distance from Hughes Springs, TX to New Liberty, TX is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.12 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.72 mi
39.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.12 mi
Kilometers
51.69 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Hughes Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hughes Springs
2026-04-19T04:09
Arrive New Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hughes Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Linden
TX

City in Cass County, Texas, USA

From Hughes Springs
16 mi
00h 24m
To New Liberty
16.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hughes Springs and New Liberty.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hughes Springs and New Liberty.

  1. 1

    Start on Ward

    32 m · 10 sec · Ward

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto O'Farrell Road

    1945 ft · 54 sec · O'Farrell Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 77 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 77 West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 96

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 96

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 96

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hughes Springs and New Liberty.

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
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 96
2.06 mi · 6%
State Highway 77 West
1.62 mi · 5%
1st Street
1.59 mi · 5%
O'Farrell Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Ward
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.9 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
00h 24m from Hughes Springs
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hughes Springs and Sunny near New Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hughes Springs to New Liberty?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Hughes Springs and 16.1 miles from New Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hughes Springs and Sunny near New Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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

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

RAIL

Marshall

51 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

54 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Longview

67 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

80 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hughes Springs and New Liberty. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 km).

Hughes Springs

#1 Hughes Springs

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population1,672
Coordinates32.9984600, -94.6307600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Liberty

New Liberty is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1718000, -94.2571400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Hughes Springs (-94.63076, 32.99846)
End: New Liberty (-94.25714, 33.1718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.27
Round trip
$8.54
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.27 $8.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.80 $9.61
Premium $4.59 $5.19 $10.38
Diesel $3.99 $4.51 $9.02

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 Hughes Springs and New Liberty. The current time is 04:09:07.

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.