Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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.
Big Lake, TX
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Texon, TX
Thomas balabaud
Big Lake to Texon is 14.3 miles and takes about 17 minutes via East 2nd Street and RM 1675, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection perfect for a single day trip, with no need for overnight stays. You'll find this route to be a simple transit between two points, ideal if you're looking for efficiency.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 2nd Street | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| RM 1675 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Texon Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake, TX and Texon, TX.
Start on US 67
Turn left onto RM 1675
Continue on RM 1675
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto RM 1675
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.15 one way
$4.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.57 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Big Lake on Friday
Local time
4:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Texon on Friday
Local time
4:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
This drive is primarily on surface roads for most of its 14.3 miles. You'll spend the majority of your time on East 2nd Street, which accounts for the longest continuous stretch at 13.9 miles. There's a limited highway share of only 3%, meaning you'll mostly be navigating local roads. Expect a rural cruising feel as you make your way.
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 13.9 miles in near RM 1675.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Big Lake, TX to Texon, TX is easy. At 17m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 13.9 miles (RM 1675): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
129 ft
Total Descent
95 ft
Highest Point
2,763 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
73 ft
Big Lake is a city in the West Hill Country of Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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