How far is Palmer, TX from Walnut Springs, TX?

The driving distance from Palmer, TX to Walnut Springs, TX is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
14.85 mi
00h 27m
Flight
9.09 mi
14.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.09 mi
Kilometers
14.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.85 mi
Kilometers
23.9 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 PM CDT
Return by in Palmer
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer
2026-04-19T14:37
Arrive Walnut Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palmer
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
Ferris
TX

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

From Palmer
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To Walnut Springs
7.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Walnut Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Walnut Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    127 m · 14 sec · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dallas Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Dallas Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Dallas Street

    587 ft · 17 sec · North Dallas Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Interstate 45

    1551 ft · 43 sec · South Interstate 45

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North: Dallas

    591 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 660: 5th Street

    1013 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 45

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Interstate 45

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 8th Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto James Road

    2841 ft · 2 min · James Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hall Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Hall Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hall Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Walnut Springs.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
4.54 mi · 31%
East 8th Street
2.07 mi · 14%
South Interstate 45
1.25 mi · 8%
North Dallas Street
1.16 mi · 8%
James Road
0.54 mi · 4%
FM 660
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

5 mi · 00h 12m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferris
00h 13m from Palmer
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palmer and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Walnut Springs?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Ferris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Palmer and 7.4 miles from Walnut Springs.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmer and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Ferris

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

29 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

30 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Walnut Springs. Straight-line distance: 9.09 mi (14.63 km).

Palmer

#1 Palmer

Town in Texas, USA

Population2,169
Coordinates32.4312500, -96.6677700
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Walnut Springs

#2 Walnut Springs

City in Ellis County, Texas, United States

Population877
Coordinates32.5220800, -96.5549900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmer (-96.66777, 32.43125)
End: Walnut Springs (-96.55499, 32.52208)

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
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.93
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.97 $3.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.59 $2.39 $4.77
Diesel $3.99 $2.08 $4.15

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 Palmer and Walnut Springs. The current time is 14:37:07.

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.