How far is Tool, TX from Payne Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Tool, TX to Payne Springs, TX is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tool and Payne Springs.
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Start on South Tool Drive
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Tool Drive
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Continue on South Seven Points Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Seven Points Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Cedar Creek Parkway
6 mi · 9 min · East Cedar Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto South Gun Barrel Lane
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Gun Barrel Lane
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Turn straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1829 ft · 37 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 Tool and Payne Springs.
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.
East Cedar Creek Parkway
Turn right onto East Cedar Creek Parkway
5.97 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tool and Mostly Cloudy near Payne Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tool to Payne Springs?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 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?
Gun Barrel City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Tool and 7.2 miles from Payne Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tool and Mostly Cloudy near Payne Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Gun Barrel City
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 Tool and Payne Springs. Straight-line distance: 6.08 mi (9.78 km).
#1 Tool
City in Henderson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,335 |
| Coordinates | 32.2679200, -96.1702500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Payne Springs
Town of the United States
| Population | 756 |
| Coordinates | 32.2782000, -96.0669200 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: TX 198 (-96.067298, 32.278068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
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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