How far is Tehuacana, TX from Ben Hur, TX?
The driving distance from Tehuacana, TX to Ben Hur, TX is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tehuacana and Ben Hur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tehuacana and Ben Hur.
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Start on South 2nd Street East
35 m · 10 sec · South 2nd Street East
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Turn left onto Main Street
3207 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
11.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto West Yeagua Street
3117 ft · 53 sec · West Yeagua Street
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Continue on State Highway 164
10.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 164
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Lcr 609
18 m · 3 sec · Lcr 609
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 609
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tehuacana and Ben Hur.
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 right
11.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 Tehuacana and Mostly Cloudy near Ben Hur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tehuacana to Ben Hur?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Groesbeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Tehuacana and 15.5 miles from Ben Hur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tehuacana and Mostly Cloudy near Ben Hur.
Stop Ideas Near Groesbeck
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 Groesbeck.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tehuacana and Ben Hur. Straight-line distance: 19.17 mi (30.85 km).
#1 Tehuacana
Ghost town
| Population | 277 |
| Coordinates | 31.7412800, -96.5469300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ben Hur
Ben Hur is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.5104500, -96.7277600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ben Hur (-96.72776, 31.51045)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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