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

The driving distance from New London, TX to Tatum, TX is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
30.21 mi
00h 34m
Flight
25.33 mi
40.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.33 mi
Kilometers
40.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.21 mi
Kilometers
48.62 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tatum
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in New London
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New London
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Tatum
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Henderson
TX

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

From New London
15.1 mi
00h 17m
To Tatum
15.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2557 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto SH 64

    1.2 mi · 2 min · SH 64

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hill Street

    44 m · 2 sec · Hill Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 64
1.23 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Phillips Street
0.1 mi
Burnett Street
0.06 mi
Hill Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 17m from New London
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New London and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tatum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from New London and 15.1 miles from Tatum.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New London and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tatum.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henderson, 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 Henderson.

RAIL

Longview

39 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Tyler, TX

52 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Marshall

60 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

61 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New London and Tatum. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.77 km).

New London

#1 New London

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population1,013
Coordinates32.2387700, -94.9404900
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Tatum

#2 Tatum

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population1,417
Coordinates32.3159900, -94.5165900
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Burnett Street (-94.940331, 32.23872)
End: Hill Street (-94.517018, 32.315951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.04
Round trip
$8.09
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.04 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.59 $4.91 $9.82
Diesel $3.99 $4.27 $8.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New London and Tatum. The current time is 04:15:21.

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.