Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek, TX and Pruett, TX.
Start on County Road 1626
Turn left onto County Road 1632
Turn right
Continue on County Road 1631
Turn right onto TX 155
Turn right onto US 59
Turn left onto County Road 1641
Arrive at destination
4 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.
Turn left onto County Road 1632
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto TX 155
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto County Road 1641
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| premium | $4.23 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bear Creek on Tuesday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Pruett on Tuesday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
261 ft
Total Descent
246 ft
Highest Point
384 ft
~16 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Memorial
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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