How far is New Home, TX from Tahoka, TX?
The driving distance from New Home, TX to Tahoka, TX is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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.
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Home and Tahoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Home and Tahoka.
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Start on Main Street
58 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway
6.1 mi · 11 min · East Broadway
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Turn right onto US Highway 87
11.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 87
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 472: Tahoka
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto West Access Road
682 ft · 23 sec · West Access Road
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Turn left onto Avenue J
115 m · 12 sec · Avenue J
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Turn left onto County Road 24
100 m · 12 sec · County Road 24
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Turn left onto East Access Road
548 ft · 15 sec · East Access Road
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Take the ramp slight left
143 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 51 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 New Home and Tahoka.
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.
US Highway 87
Turn right onto US Highway 87
11.9 mi · 00h 12m
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 Home and Mostly Sunny near Tahoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Home to Tahoka?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Slaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from New Home and 9.7 miles from Tahoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Home and Mostly Sunny near Tahoka.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Home and Tahoka. Straight-line distance: 12.98 mi (20.89 km).
#1 New Home
City in Texas, U.
| Population | 375 |
| Coordinates | 33.3264800, -101.9121100 |
| Altitude | 987 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tahoka
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.1667600, -101.7937700 |
| Altitude | 939 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tahoka (-101.79377, 33.16676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
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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