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Trip from Beaumont, TX to Westbury, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

13.1 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

city and county seat of Jefferson County, State of Texas, United States

Beaumont, TX

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Westbury, TX, TX

Westbury, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

This short, 13.1-mile drive from Beaumont, TX to Westbury, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 30 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily along Phelan Boulevard, Old Sour Lake Road, and Calder Avenue, with no highway sections to speak of. Given the minimal distance, the estimated fuel cost is a very affordable $2, making it an economical choice. This route is perfect for a quick local journey within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward transition between two points without the need for an overnight stay. Its brevity means you can focus on your destination rather than the transit itself.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Phelan Boulevard 5.2 mi 10m
Old Sour Lake Road 4.6 mi 10m
Calder Avenue 2.1 mi 4m
Sherman Road 0.7 mi 2m
West Road 0.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Phelan Boulevard — 5.2 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont, TX and Westbury, TX.

1

Start on Calder Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · Calder Avenue
2

Turn slight left onto Phelan Boulevard

5.2 mi · 10 min · Phelan Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Continue on Old Sour Lake Road

4.6 mi · 10 min · Old Sour Lake Road
4

Turn right onto West Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · West Road
5

Turn left onto Sherman Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Sherman Road
6

Arrive at destination

Sherman Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | Phelan Boulevard

Turn slight left onto Phelan Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
3
11.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | West Road

Turn right onto West Road

Navigation decision point

3
12.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | Sherman Road

Turn left onto Sherman Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.98 one way

$3.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $2.17 $4.33
premium $4.54 $2.34 $4.68
diesel $5.61 $2.89 $5.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.38 $0.63
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Beaumont, TX

Night in Beaumont on Saturday

Local time

11:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westbury, TX

Night in Westbury on Saturday

Local time

11:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

30m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this entire journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route unfolds primarily on city streets and local roads, meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating urban or suburban environments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along Phelan Boulevard. This character suggests a drive where you'll be constantly engaged with traffic signals and intersections, rather than cruising on open highways. The pace will be dictated by local conditions, making it a more stop-and-go experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Phelan Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 around 2.1 miles in near Phelan Boulevard.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Beaumont, TX to Westbury, TX is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Phelan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (West Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (Sherman Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Beaumont, TX

Full guide →

Beaumont is a city in Texas, USA on the northern Gulf Coast, close to the Louisiana state line. It is famous for its early 20th-century oil industry history.

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 30m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m 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 5.2 miles on Phelan Boulevard. 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 2.1 miles (Phelan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (West Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (Sherman Road): Navigation decision point.

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