How far is Murchison, TX from Gun Barrel City, TX?
The driving distance from Murchison, TX to Gun Barrel City, TX is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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City in Texas, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murchison and Gun Barrel City.
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Start on State Highway 31 East
5.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 31 East
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Take the exit right
1648 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
3.5 mi · 4 min · Jed Robinson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
897 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
2269 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Lake Drive
1318 ft · 36 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
Car Route Details
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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.
Jed Robinson Loop
Keep slight right
11.8 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murchison to Gun Barrel City?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Eustace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Murchison and 14 miles from Gun Barrel City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Murchison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gun Barrel City.
Stop Ideas Near Eustace
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murchison and Gun Barrel City. Straight-line distance: 23.77 mi (38.26 km).
#1 Murchison
City in Texas
| Population | 610 |
| Coordinates | 32.2784800, -95.7496900 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gun Barrel City
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,208 |
| Coordinates | 32.3345900, -96.1513600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadow Lake Drive (-96.151534, 32.334589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
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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