How far is Walnut Springs, TX from Ennis, TX?
The driving distance from Walnut Springs, TX to Ennis, TX is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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
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Town in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Springs and Ennis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Springs and Ennis.
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Start on Hall Road
30 m · 4 sec · Hall Road
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Continue on James Road
2841 ft · 2 min · James Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
1.2 km · 1 min · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South: Ennis
960 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 34: Kaufman, Italy
788 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 45
1846 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn right onto East Ennis Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Ennis Avenue
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Turn right
55 m · 13 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 Walnut Springs and Ennis.
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.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny leaving Walnut Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ennis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Springs to Ennis?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Walnut Springs and 11 miles from Ennis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walnut Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ennis.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Walnut Springs and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.43 km).
#1 Walnut Springs
City in Ellis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 877 |
| Coordinates | 32.5220800, -96.5549900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ennis
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 20,678 |
| Coordinates | 32.3293100, -96.6252700 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.624992, 32.329449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
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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