How far is Nena, TX from Ennis, TX?
The driving distance from Nena, TX to Ennis, TX is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Ellis County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nena and Ennis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nena and Ennis.
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Start on South US Highway 77
2.6 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 77
1.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 77
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Continue on South Elm Street
1277 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1306 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on East US 287 Business
1.9 mi · 3 min · East US 287 Business
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Take the ramp right
1686 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287
8.1 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 287
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Turn right onto Nesuda Road
816 ft · 23 sec · Nesuda Road
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Take the ramp left
2633 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Ennis Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Ennis Avenue
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Turn left
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nena and Ennis.
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.
South US Highway 287
Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287
8.05 mi · 00h 09m
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 Sunny leaving Nena and Mostly Sunny near Ennis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nena to Ennis?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Waxahachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Nena and 10.5 miles from Ennis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nena and Mostly Sunny near Ennis.
Stop Ideas Near Waxahachie
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 Waxahachie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nena and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 13.46 mi (21.66 km).
#1 Nena
Nena is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3270900, -96.8558300 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ennis
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 20,678 |
| Coordinates | 32.3293100, -96.6252700 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.624992, 32.329449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.84 | $5.67 |
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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