How far is Kilgore, TX from Gladewater, TX?

The driving distance from Kilgore, TX to Gladewater, TX is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 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
13.48 mi
00h 16m
Flight
11.09 mi
17.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.48 mi
Kilometers
21.69 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 Gladewater
Sun, Apr 12, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in Kilgore
Sun, Apr 12, 3:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kilgore
2026-04-12T14:33
Arrive Gladewater
Sun, Apr 12, 2:50 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 Kilgore
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
Liberty City
TX

Fictional city in Rockstar Games' video games series Grand Theft Auto (HD)

From Kilgore
6.8 mi
00h 08m
To Gladewater
6.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kilgore and Gladewater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kilgore and Gladewater.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    797 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gladewater Street

    2705 ft · 1 min · Gladewater Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

    10.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 135 North

  4. 4

    Continue on South Tyler Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Tyler Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1780 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kilgore and Gladewater.

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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 135 North
10.9 mi · 81%
South Tyler Street
1.61 mi · 12%
Gladewater Street
0.51 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.34 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 135 North

Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

10.9 mi · 00h 12m

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
+2.4 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty City
00h 08m from Kilgore
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kilgore and Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gladewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kilgore to Gladewater?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 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?

Liberty City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Kilgore and 6.7 miles from Gladewater.

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 7:58 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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kilgore and Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gladewater.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty City

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

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

RAIL

Longview

22 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Tyler, TX

35 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Marshall

56 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Mineola

56 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kilgore and Gladewater. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.85 km).

Kilgore

#1 Kilgore

Small city in Gregg County, Texas

Population14,857
Coordinates32.3862600, -94.8757700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Gladewater

#2 Gladewater

City in Gregg County, Texas, United States

Population6,352
Coordinates32.5365300, -94.9427200
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Kilgore (-94.87577, 32.38626)
End: Gladewater (-94.94272, 32.53653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
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.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.63
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Kilgore and Gladewater. The current time is 14:33:38.

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.