How far is Walnut Springs, TX from Midlothian, TX?
The driving distance from Walnut Springs, TX to Midlothian, TX is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Springs and Midlothian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Springs and Midlothian.
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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 right onto South Interstate 45
1.1 km · 1 min · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
1086 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Marvin D Love Freeway
596 ft · 7 sec · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
9.7 mi · 10 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ninth Street
863 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 67
127 m · 15 sec · North US Highway 67
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1109 ft · 28 sec · North 9th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Springs and Midlothian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
9.74 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sunny leaving Walnut Springs and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Springs to Midlothian?
The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Hutchins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Walnut Springs and 20.6 miles from Midlothian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walnut Springs and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.
Stop Ideas Near Hutchins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Springs and Midlothian. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.45 km).
#1 Walnut Springs
City in Ellis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 877 |
| Coordinates | 32.5220800, -96.5549900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midlothian
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 35,146 |
| Coordinates | 32.4823600, -96.9944500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 8th Street (-96.994496, 32.482361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
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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