How far is Tatum, TX from New London, TX?
The driving distance from Tatum, TX to New London, TX is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tatum and New London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tatum and New London.
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Start on Hill Street
44 m · 4 sec · Hill Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
18.9 mi · 22 min · Johnson Street
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Turn right onto SH 64
1.2 mi · 2 min · SH 64
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Turn right onto North Van Buren Street
9.4 mi · 16 min · North Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2557 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Phillips Street
528 ft · 29 sec · Phillips Street
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Turn left onto Burnett Street
90 m · 13 sec · Burnett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burnett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tatum and New London.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Johnson Street
Turn right onto Johnson Street
18.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tatum and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tatum to New London?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 Tatum and 15.1 miles from New London.
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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tatum and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New London.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tatum and New London. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.77 km).
#1 Tatum
City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,417 |
| Coordinates | 32.3159900, -94.5165900 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New London
City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 32.2387700, -94.9404900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: New London (-94.94049, 32.23877)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
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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