Origin
Bear Creek, TX
Late night in Bear Creek on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bear Creek, TX to Pruett, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
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.
Bear Creek, TX
patrice schoefolt
Pruett, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
This short 17.2-mile drive from Bear Creek, TX to Pruett, TX takes about 26 minutes and is a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed in a single go without the need for an overnight stop. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the drive on main roads like US 59 and TX 155. With an estimated fuel cost of $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. You'll experience a consistent driving feel throughout, making it a simple and efficient way to connect these two Texas locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| TX 155 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| County Road 1632 | 2 mi | 7m |
| County Road 1626 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| County Road 1631 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| County Road 1641 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 7.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek, TX and Pruett, TX.
1
Start on County Road 1626
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1626
2
Turn left onto County Road 1632
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 1632
3
Turn right
238 ft
·
10 sec
4
Continue on County Road 1631
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1631
5
Turn right onto TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 155
6
Turn right onto US 59
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 59
7
Turn left onto County Road 1641
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 1641
8
Arrive at destination
County Road 1641
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
County Road 1632
Turn left onto County Road 1632
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
TX 155
Turn right onto TX 155
Navigation decision point
3
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
County Road 1641
Turn left onto County Road 1641
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Pruett, TX
Late night in Pruett on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 26-minute journey, with 84% of the drive utilizing main roads. You'll spend a significant portion on US 59 and TX 155, with a final stretch on County Road 1632. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles on US 59, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The road character remains largely consistent, providing a predictable and efficient drive without significant changes in terrain or road type.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and TX 155. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near County Road 1632.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (County Road 1632): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.2 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 (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on US 59. 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 0.3 miles (County Road 1632): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pruett, 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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