How far is New Colony, TX from Panhandle, TX?
The driving distance from New Colony, TX to Panhandle, TX is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cass County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Colony and Panhandle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Colony and Panhandle.
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Start on the route
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Houston Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 8
10.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
1.2 km · 48 sec · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto County Road 2122
77 m · 11 sec · County Road 2122
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2122
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Colony and Panhandle.
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.
State Highway 8
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 8
10.2 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving New Colony and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Panhandle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Colony to Panhandle?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 10 miles from New Colony and 8.6 miles from Panhandle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 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 Panhandle.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
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 Linden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Colony and Panhandle. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.76 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 Panhandle
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.2212400, -94.3460300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 2122 (-94.346223, 33.221649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
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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