Origin
Castroville, TX
Late night in Castroville on Sunday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castroville, TX to Valdina Farms, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castroville, TX
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Valdina Farms, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
This 43.6-mile drive from Castroville, TX to Valdina Farms, TX is a straightforward one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 10 minutes. You'll primarily navigate US Highway 90 West, Blanco Avenue, and 19th Street, with a highway share of 52%. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, making it an economical option. The drive offers a mixed terrain experience, fitting perfectly within the Great Plains region of Texas. Its short distance means you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 90 West | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| Blanco Avenue | 15.2 mi | 26m |
| 19th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 111 | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Private Road 3131 | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road 311 | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Angelo Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Paris Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 90 West
— 22.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castroville, TX and Valdina Farms, TX.
1
Start on Paris Street
84 ft
·
9 sec
·
Paris Street
2
Turn left onto Angelo Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Angelo Street
3
Turn right onto US 90
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 90 West
4
Continue on US 90
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
19th Street
5
Continue on US 90
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 90 West
6
Turn right onto FM 1796
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Blanco Avenue
7
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn left onto County Road 311
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 311
10
Turn right onto County Road 111
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 111
11
Turn right onto Private Road 3131
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Private Road 3131
12
Turn left onto Private Road 3131
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Private Road 3131
13
Arrive at destination
Private Road 3131
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Angelo Street
Turn left onto Angelo Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 90 / US Highway 90 West
Turn right onto US 90 / US Highway 90 West
Navigation decision point
4
24.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue
Turn right onto FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
40.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
40.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.59 one way
$13.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Valdina Farms, TX
Late night in Valdina Farms on Sunday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
1h 10m 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 mixed drive on this route, with a substantial 52% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.7 miles along US Highway 90 West. This section likely offers a consistent pace, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. As you transition to Blanco Avenue and 19th Street, the character of the drive may shift, potentially involving more local traffic or varied speed limits. Overall, it's a drive that balances highway cruising with potentially more town-centric road segments.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on US Highway 90 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Angelo Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Angelo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 / US Highway 90 West): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles (FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Castroville, TX
Full guide →Castroville is a city in the South Texas Plains. Castroville is known as the Little Alsace of Texas, because its founder brought in a large group of settlers from Alsace in the 1840s.
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 1h 10m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on US Highway 90 West. 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: near the start (Angelo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 / US Highway 90 West): Navigation decision point; at 24.9 miles (FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Valdina Farms, 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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