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Trip from Anderson, TX to Todd Mission, 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

35m

Distance

20.8 mi

33 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

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 Todd Mission, TX, TX

Todd Mission, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Anderson, TX to Todd Mission, TX is 20.8 miles and takes about 35 minutes via West Apalonia Avenue and Farm to Market Road 1774, 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, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll be navigating mostly surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace than a highway drive. It's ideal for a quick transfer or a component of a larger Texas exploration, keeping you on local Texas roads for the entire duration.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Apalonia Avenue 20.8 mi 35m
Farm to Market Road 1774 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Apalonia Avenue — 20.8 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on FM 1774

21 mi · 35 min · West Apalonia Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2

Arrive at destination

FM 1774

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 0 — 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.16 one way

$6.32 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $3.48 $6.96
premium $4.58 $3.75 $7.50
diesel $5.35 $4.38 $8.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.18 $1.00
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83
EV Truck/SUV 8.3 0 $2.91 $1.33

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 28, 2026

Origin

Anderson, TX

Evening in Anderson on Wednesday

Local time

6:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

S 0 to 5 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 8:36AM CDT until May 29 at 1:22AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 8:36AM CDT until May 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Destination

Todd Mission, TX

Evening in Todd Mission on Wednesday

Local time

6:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

0 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 8:36AM CDT until May 29 at 1:22AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 8:36AM CDT until May 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi 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

35m 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 driving. The entire 20.8 miles will be on local roads, with the longest continuous stretch being West Apalonia Avenue for the full 20.8 miles. You'll notice a steady pace as you navigate through Texas's rural landscape, without the interruptions of highway exits or merging traffic.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
2 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 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 Todd Mission, TX is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (FM 1774 / West Apalonia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

409 ft 258 ft

Total Climb

242 ft

Total Descent

300 ft

Highest Point

409 ft

~4.5 mi in

Elevation Range

150 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Anderson, TX

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Arriving in Todd Mission, TX

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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 35m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m 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 20.8 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.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (FM 1774 / West Apalonia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Todd Mission, 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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