How far is Panhandle, TX from New Colony, TX?

The driving distance from Panhandle, TX to New Colony, TX is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
19.98 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.28 mi
19.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.28 mi
Kilometers
19.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.98 mi
Kilometers
32.15 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Colony
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in Panhandle
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Panhandle
2026-04-19T04:04
Arrive New Colony
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Panhandle
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
Linden
TX

City in Cass County, Texas, USA

From Panhandle
10 mi
00h 11m
To New Colony
10 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Panhandle and New Colony.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Panhandle and New Colony.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 2122

    77 m · 16 sec · County Road 2122

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 46 sec · State Highway 8

  3. 3

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 8

    10.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Houston Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Houston Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Panhandle and New Colony.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
10.9 mi · 55%
North Street
2.73 mi · 14%
North Main Street
1.5 mi · 8%
East Houston Street
0.76 mi · 4%
County Road 2122
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 8

Continue on State Highway 8

10.2 mi · 00h 10m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
00h 11m from Panhandle
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Panhandle and Sunny near New Colony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Panhandle to New Colony?

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Panhandle and 10 miles from New Colony.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Panhandle and Sunny near New Colony.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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

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

RAIL

Marshall

51 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

54 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Longview

67 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

80 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Panhandle and New Colony. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.76 km).

Panhandle

#1 Panhandle

Town in Texas, United States

Population2,272
Coordinates33.2212400, -94.3460300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Colony

New Colony is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0479100, -94.2990800
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Panhandle (-94.34603, 33.22124)
End: New Colony (-94.29908, 33.04791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
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 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.59 $3.26 $6.52
Diesel $3.99 $2.84 $5.67

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 Panhandle and New Colony. The current time is 04:04:01.

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.