Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson, TX
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Iola, TX
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Anderson to Iola is 23.4 miles and takes about 38 minutes via State Highway 90, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on state highways, making it an easy addition to a longer itinerary or a quick local excursion. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay; this route is designed for a same-day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 90 | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| FM 39 | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Apalonia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, TX and Iola, TX.
Start on FM 1774
Turn right onto College Street
Turn right onto TX 90
Turn left onto FM 39
Turn left onto FM 244
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto College Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto TX 90 / State Highway 90
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto FM 39
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto FM 244 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.58 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Anderson on Wednesday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Iola on Wednesday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 99% of the route being on these faster roads. You'll experience a continuous 12.8-mile stretch on State Highway 90, offering a consistent cruising experience. The transition to surface roads, specifically Main Street in Iola, happens near the end of your drive. Expect minimal interaction with urban traffic or complex merging as you stick to state and farm-to-market roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 90 and FM 39. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near College Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Anderson, TX to Iola, TX is easy. At 38m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 90 / State Highway 90): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (FM 39): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
124 ft
Total Descent
134 ft
Highest Point
377 ft
~3.3 mi in
Elevation Range
85 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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