How far is Walden, TX from China, TX?
The driving distance from Walden, TX to China, TX is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walden and China.
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Start on Tyrrell Park Road
34 m · 5 sec · Tyrrell Park Road
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Continue on Walden Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Walden Road
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Turn right onto South Major Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Major Drive
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Turn left onto College Street
3.1 mi · 3 min · College Street
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
58 m · 5 sec · North Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walden and China.
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.
College Street
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5.75 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Walden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near China.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walden to China?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Pine Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Walden and 6.6 miles from China.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Walden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near China.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Island
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Central Park
City of Beaumont, TX
Julie Rogers Theater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Island.
Beaumont
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Lake Charles
Houston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walden and China. Straight-line distance: 11.17 mi (17.97 km).
#1 Walden
Walden is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0352100, -94.1496300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 China
City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,204 |
| Coordinates | 30.0479900, -94.3357400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-94.335491, 30.048073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
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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