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Trip from Anderson, TX to Plantersville, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

15.2 mi

24 km

Drive Score

4/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Anderson, TX, TX

Anderson, TX

Thomas balabaud

Downtown Plantersville, TX, TX

Plantersville, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Anderson, TX to Plantersville, TX is 15.2 miles and takes about 26 minutes via West Apalonia Avenue and Old Schoolhouse Road, 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, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop, perfect for a simple transfer or an easy day trip. You won't encounter major highways, making it a relaxed experience for drivers looking for a direct path between these two Texas locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Apalonia Avenue 15.2 mi 26m
Old Schoolhouse Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Apalonia Avenue — 15.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, TX and Plantersville, TX.

1

Start on FM 1774

15 mi · 26 min · West Apalonia Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2

Turn sharp left onto Old Schoolhouse Road

160 ft · 7 sec · Old Schoolhouse Road
3

Arrive at destination

Old Schoolhouse Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 1774 / West Apalonia Avenue

Depart onto FM 1774 / West Apalonia Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
15.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | Old Schoolhouse Road

Turn sharp left onto Old Schoolhouse Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.31 one way

$4.62 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $2.54 $5.09
premium $4.58 $2.74 $5.48
diesel $5.35 $3.20 $6.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
EV Truck/SUV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of May 23, 2026

Origin

Anderson, TX

Evening in Anderson on Wednesday

Local time

6:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SE 5 mph 78% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:20PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 23 at 2:03PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Destination

Plantersville, TX

Evening in Plantersville on Wednesday

Local time

6:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:20PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 23 at 2:03PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

26m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 15.2 miles on West Apalonia Avenue. Expect a consistent, unhurried pace throughout the entire trip, as you won't be navigating any interstate merges or exits. The route profile indicates mostly surface roads, so plan for typical local road conditions without high-speed highway cruising.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on West Apalonia Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1774 / West Apalonia Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Anderson, TX to Plantersville, TX is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1774 / West Apalonia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (Old Schoolhouse Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

395 ft 270 ft

Total Climb

231 ft

Total Descent

220 ft

Highest Point

395 ft

~4.3 mi in

Elevation Range

125 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Anderson, TX

Full guide →

Arriving in Plantersville, TX

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on West Apalonia Avenue. 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: near the start (FM 1774 / West Apalonia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (Old Schoolhouse Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plantersville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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