How far is New London, TX from Reklaw, TX?

The driving distance from New London, TX to Reklaw, TX is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.24 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.13 mi
42.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.13 mi
Kilometers
42.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.24 mi
Kilometers
59.93 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reklaw
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM CDT
Return by in New London
Thu, Apr 16, 2:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New London
2026-04-16T01:21
Arrive Reklaw
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New London
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
New Summerfield
TX

City in Cherokee County, Texas, United States

From New London
15 mi
00h 21m
To Reklaw
22.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Reklaw.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New London and Reklaw.

  1. 1

    Start on Burnett Street

    90 m · 16 sec · Burnett Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Phillips Street

    528 ft · 28 sec · Phillips Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13.1 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1798

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1798

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right

    11.8 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Nacodoches Street

    968 ft · 42 sec · Nacodoches Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nacodoches Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New London and Reklaw.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
13.1 mi · 35%
Farm-to-Market Road 1798
3.89 mi · 10%
Nacodoches Street
0.18 mi
Phillips Street
0.1 mi
Burnett Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

13.1 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Summerfield
00h 21m from New London
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New London and Partly Sunny near Reklaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New London to Reklaw?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

New Summerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from New London and 22.2 miles from Reklaw.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New London and Partly Sunny near Reklaw.

Stop Ideas Near New Summerfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Summerfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Summerfield.

BUS

Tyler, TX

46 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

59 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

67 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

84 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New London and Reklaw. Straight-line distance: 26.13 mi (42.06 km).

New London

#1 New London

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population1,013
Coordinates32.2387700, -94.9404900
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
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#2 Reklaw

City in Texas, United States

Population391
Coordinates31.8626700, -94.9877200
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Burnett Street (-94.940331, 32.23872)
End: Nacodoches Street (-94.987819, 31.862635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.59 $6.01 $12.03
Diesel $3.99 $5.23 $10.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New London and Reklaw. The current time is 01:21:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.