How far is New Colony, TX from Hughes Springs, TX?
The driving distance from New Colony, TX to Hughes Springs, TX is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Colony and Hughes Springs.
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Start on the route
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · East Houston Street
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Ward
32 m · 5 sec · Ward
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ward
Car Route Details
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Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Houston Street
Turn right onto East Houston Street
14.9 mi · 00h 22m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hughes Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Colony to Hughes Springs?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from New Colony and 10.3 miles from Hughes Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Colony and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hughes Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Bear Creek
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 Bear Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Colony and Hughes Springs. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 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 Hughes Springs
City in Cass County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,672 |
| Coordinates | 32.9984600, -94.6307600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ward (-94.630823, 32.998459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
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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