How far is Walnut Springs, TX from Waxahachie, TX?
The driving distance from Walnut Springs, TX to Waxahachie, TX is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Waxahachie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Springs and Waxahachie.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn straight onto Farm-to-Market Road 878
4.3 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 878
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Keep slight right to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 878
1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 878
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Continue on Palmetto Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Palmetto Road
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Continue on Wyatt Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wyatt Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
987 ft · 17 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
1306 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
39 m · 4 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right
30 m · 7 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 Waxahachie.
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 Waxahachie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Springs to Waxahachie?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 13.3 miles from Walnut Springs and 13.3 miles from Waxahachie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walnut Springs and Mostly Sunny near Waxahachie.
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 Waxahachie. Straight-line distance: 19.5 mi (31.38 km).
#1 Walnut Springs
City in Ellis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 877 |
| Coordinates | 32.5220800, -96.5549900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waxahachie
A city in Ellis County, Texas.
| Population | 39,797 |
| Coordinates | 32.3865300, -96.8483300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.848357, 32.386486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
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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