How far is Taylortown, TX from Amherst, TX?
The driving distance from Taylortown, TX to Amherst, TX is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylortown and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylortown and Amherst.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Southeast Loop 286
5.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast Loop 286
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Turn right onto 34th Street Northeast
1 km · 2 min · 34th Street Northeast
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Continue on Clement Road
716 ft · 20 sec · Clement Road
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Continue on 36th Street Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 36th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Amhearst Road
2064 ft · 2 min · Amhearst Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Amhearst Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Amhearst Road
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Keep slight left
57 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amhearst Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylortown and Amherst.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
10.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Taylortown and Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylortown to Amherst?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Taylortown and 14.9 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylortown and Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Paris
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 Paris.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylortown and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 18.83 mi (30.3 km).
#1 Taylortown
Taylortown is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4565000, -95.4502300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 652 |
| Coordinates | 33.7278800, -95.4794000 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amhearst Road (-95.479353, 33.727894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.29 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
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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