How far is Walnut Springs, TX from Palmer, TX?
The driving distance from Walnut Springs, TX to Palmer, TX is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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.
City in Dallas and Ellis counties 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 Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Springs and Palmer.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 Business: Palmer
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 45
1285 ft · 35 sec · South Interstate 45
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Continue on North Dallas Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Dallas Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
127 m · 8 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Springs and Palmer.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
5 mi · 00h 12m
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 Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Springs to Palmer?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 7.4 miles from Walnut Springs and 7.5 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walnut Springs and Mostly Sunny near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Ferris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferris.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Springs and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 9.09 mi (14.63 km).
#1 Walnut Springs
City in Ellis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 877 |
| Coordinates | 32.5220800, -96.5549900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
Town in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,169 |
| Coordinates | 32.4312500, -96.6677700 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Jefferson Street (-96.667808, 32.431363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
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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