How far is Walden, TX from Groves, TX?
The driving distance from Walden, TX to Groves, TX is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walden and Groves.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walden and Groves.
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Start on Tyrrell Park Road
34 m · 6 sec · Tyrrell Park Road
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Turn right onto Fannett Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fannett Road
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Turn right onto West Cardinal Drive
1170 ft · 20 sec · West Cardinal Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 69, US 96, US 287 South
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto 39th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 39th Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
1754 ft · 48 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 73
1028 ft · 20 sec · Highway 73
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 73 East
621 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Groves
753 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto West Parkway Street
750 ft · 17 sec · West Parkway Street
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Turn slight left onto 39th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 39th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 39th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walden and Groves.
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.
US 69
Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groves.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walden to Groves?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Central Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Walden and 9.6 miles from Groves.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Walden and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groves.
Stop Ideas Near Central Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Silver Fox
Central Park
City of Beaumont, TX
Julie Rogers Theater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Gardens.
Beaumont
Lake Charles
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walden and Groves. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 km).
#1 Walden
Walden is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0352100, -94.1496300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Groves
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 15,268 |
| Coordinates | 29.9482700, -93.9171200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: 39th Street (-93.917165, 29.948302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
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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