Origin
Alvarado, TX
Morning in Alvarado on Sunday
Local time
6:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alvarado, TX to Cross Timber, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alvarado, TX
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Cross Timber, TX
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Trip Overview
Alvarado to Cross Timber is 12.5 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I 35W and East Hidden Creek Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward hop between two points. It's a quick drive, perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without a significant time commitment. You won't encounter any major shifts in scenery or terrain on this brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| East Hidden Creek Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Parkway Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Burleson Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Interstate 35W | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Gardens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East College Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Irene Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 7.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alvarado, TX and Cross Timber, TX.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight right onto South Friou Street
113 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Friou Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 67 Bus
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
East College Street
4
Turn right onto I 35 Bus; US 67 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Parkway Drive
5
Continue on I 35 Bus
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Interstate 35W
6
Turn right onto South Interstate 35W
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Interstate 35W
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 27
Toward County Road 707, County Road 604
8
Merge onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 36
Toward Texas 174 South, FM 3391: Hidden Creek Parkway, Renfro Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto South Burleson Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burleson Boulevard
11
Turn right
476 ft
·
20 sec
12
Turn slight right
166 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn straight onto East Hidden Creek Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hidden Creek Parkway
14
Turn right onto Southeast Gardens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Gardens Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Irene Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Irene Street
16
Turn right onto Nathan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Nathan Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Street
327 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pine Street
18
Turn right
199 ft
·
14 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward County Road 707, County Road 604
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 27
Toward County Road 707, County Road 604
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Texas 174 South, FM 3391: Hidden Creek Parkway, Renfro Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36
Toward Texas 174 South, FM 3391: Hidden Creek P...
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cross Timber, TX
Morning in Cross Timber on Sunday
Local time
6:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 78% of this 12.5-mile drive is on highways, including a stretch of 7.1 miles on I 35W. You'll transition to surface roads like East Hidden Creek Parkway and North Parkway Drive as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of highway cruising and local road driving as you navigate the final miles. The highway portion means you'll likely experience consistent speeds before slowing down for the approach to Cross Timber.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and East Hidden Creek Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alvarado, TX and Cross Timber, TX, road signs point toward County Road 707, County Road 604 and Texas 174 South.
County Road 707
2 mi in
|
~4m
County Road 604
2 mi in
|
~4m
Texas 174 South
9.3 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on I 35W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cross Timber, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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