How far is New Colony, TX from Bear Creek, TX?
The driving distance from New Colony, TX to Bear Creek, TX is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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 Cass County, Texas, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Colony and Bear Creek.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto County Road 1631
1624 ft · 1 min · County Road 1631
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Turn left onto County Road 1632
2 mi · 8 min · County Road 1632
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Turn right onto County Road 1626
1768 ft · 1 min · County Road 1626
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1626
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Colony and Bear Creek.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
6.73 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving New Colony and Sunny near Bear Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Colony to Bear Creek?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from New Colony and 7.2 miles from Bear Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Colony and Sunny near Bear Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Colony and Bear Creek. Straight-line distance: 11.98 mi (19.28 km).
#1 New Colony
New Colony is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0479100, -94.2990800 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bear Creek
Town in Hays County, in the U.
| Population | 500 |
| Coordinates | 32.9298600, -94.4504700 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 1626 (-94.450637, 32.930104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
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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