How far is Walnut Springs, TX from Ovilla, TX?

The driving distance from Walnut Springs, TX to Ovilla, TX is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.57 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.31 mi
31.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.31 mi
Kilometers
31.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.57 mi
Kilometers
34.71 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ovilla
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 PM CDT
Return by in Walnut Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Springs
2026-04-19T11:56
Arrive Ovilla
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ferris
TX

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

From Walnut Springs
10.7 mi
00h 19m
To Ovilla
10.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Springs and Ovilla.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Springs and Ovilla.

  1. 1

    Start on Hall Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Hall Road

  2. 2

    Continue on James Road

    2841 ft · 2 min · James Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    672 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1371 ft · 39 sec · West 6th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on FM 664

    1.2 mi · 3 min · FM 664

  8. 8

    Continue on East Farm To Market 664

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Farm To Market 664

  9. 9

    Continue on East Ovilla Road

    9.3 mi · 16 min · East Ovilla Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    35 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Springs and Ovilla.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Ovilla Road
9.26 mi · 43%
East Farm To Market 664
2.72 mi · 13%
FM 664
1.15 mi · 5%
James Road
0.54 mi · 2%
West 6th Street
0.26 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Ovilla Road

Continue on East Ovilla Road

9.26 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferris
00h 19m from Walnut Springs
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walnut Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ovilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Springs to Ovilla?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Ferris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Walnut Springs and 10.8 miles from Ovilla.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walnut Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ovilla.

Stop Ideas Near Ferris

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ferris, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferris.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

29 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

30 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Springs and Ovilla. Straight-line distance: 19.31 mi (31.07 km).

Walnut Springs

#1 Walnut Springs

City in Ellis County, Texas, United States

Population877
Coordinates32.5220800, -96.5549900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Ovilla

#2 Ovilla

City in Ellis County, Texas, United States

Population4,288
Coordinates32.5265300, -96.8863900
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Hall Road (-96.554971, 32.522005)
End: West Main Street (-96.886398, 32.526515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.74
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.87 $5.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.59 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $3.99 $3.03 $6.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Springs and Ovilla. The current time is 11:56:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.