How far is Ovilla, TX from Nena, TX?

The driving distance from Ovilla, TX to Nena, TX is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
14.96 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.89 mi
22.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.89 mi
Kilometers
22.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.96 mi
Kilometers
24.08 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nena
Sun, Apr 19, 10:53 AM CDT
Return by in Ovilla
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ovilla
2026-04-19T10:29
Arrive Nena
Sun, Apr 19, 10:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ovilla
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waxahachie
TX

A city in Ellis County, Texas.

From Ovilla
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Nena
7.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ovilla and Nena.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ovilla and Nena.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    35 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ovilla Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Ovilla Road

  3. 3

    Continue on FM 664

    4.9 mi · 9 min · FM 664

  4. 4

    Continue on Ovilla Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ovilla Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 35E South

    1002 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    736 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E

    1376 ft · 33 sec · South Interstate 35E

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Connecting Road

    85 m · 10 sec · Connecting Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South US Highway 77

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 77

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South US Highway 77

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ovilla and Nena.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FM 664
4.86 mi · 33%
Ovilla Road
3.93 mi · 26%
I 35E South
3.7 mi · 25%
South US Highway 77
2.13 mi · 14%
South Interstate 35E
0.26 mi · 2%
Connecting Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

FM 664

Continue on FM 664

4.86 mi · 00h 09m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waxahachie
00h 12m from Ovilla
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ovilla and Mostly Sunny near Nena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ovilla to Nena?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Waxahachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Ovilla and 7.5 miles from Nena.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ovilla and Mostly Sunny near Nena.

Stop Ideas Near Waxahachie

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

44 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

50 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ovilla and Nena. Straight-line distance: 13.89 mi (22.36 km).

Ovilla

#1 Ovilla

City in Ellis County, Texas, United States

Population4,288
Coordinates32.5265300, -96.8863900
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nena

Nena is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.3270900, -96.8558300
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Ovilla (-96.88639, 32.52653)
End: Nena (-96.85583, 32.32709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.01
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.00 $4.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.59 $2.43 $4.87
Diesel $3.99 $2.12 $4.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ovilla and Nena. The current time is 10:29:42.

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.