How far is Retreat, TX from Lebanon, TX?
The driving distance from Retreat, TX to Lebanon, TX is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hill County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Retreat and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Retreat and Lebanon.
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Start on Live Oak Trail
14 m · 7 sec · Live Oak Trail
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Turn left onto Owl Hollow Road
637 ft · 30 sec · Owl Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto TX 174
4.5 mi · 5 min · TX 174
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 56
19.2 mi · 34 min · Farm-to-Market Road 56
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
74 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Retreat and Lebanon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Farm-to-Market Road 56
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 56
19.2 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Retreat and Mostly Cloudy near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Retreat to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whitney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Retreat and 18.1 miles from Lebanon.
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 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Retreat and Mostly Cloudy near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Whitney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Retreat and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 25.38 mi (40.84 km).
#1 Retreat
Human settlement in Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 384 |
| Coordinates | 32.1345900, -97.4741900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon
Lebanon is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8104400, -97.2705700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-97.27057, 31.81044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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