Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Combine, TX
Thomas balabaud
Post Oak Bend City, TX
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Combine to Post Oak Bend City is 16.9 miles and takes about 27 minutes via US 175 and FM 3039, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward hop between two points in Texas. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit, a component of a larger trip, or a local errand. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a smooth and efficient drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 175 | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| FM 3039 | 4 mi | 7m |
| FM 987 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 175 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 279 | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| TX 243 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| FM 1389 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Shannon Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Combine, TX and Post Oak Bend City, TX.
Start on FM 1389
Turn left onto FM 3039
At end of road, turn left onto FM 148
Turn right onto FM 148
At end of road, turn left onto FM 148
Turn right onto US Highway 175
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 175
Take the exit onto TX 243
Turn left onto North Shannon Street
At end of road, turn left onto FM 987
Turn right onto County Road 279
Turn left onto Kandy Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto FM 148 / South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto FM 148 / East Church Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto FM 148 / College Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 175
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto TX 243 toward TX 243: Kaufman, Canton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.68 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| diesel | $5.79 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
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 Combine on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 26 at 11:55PM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
Afternoon in Post Oak Bend City on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 26 at 11:55PM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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 route is 90% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your 27 minutes on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 7.3 miles on US 175. You'll transition to surface roads, FM 3039 and FM 987, for the final part of the drive. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of the trip, with fewer exits and less dense traffic compared to major interstates.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 175 and FM 3039. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near FM 148 / South 4th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (FM 148 / South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (FM 148 / East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (FM 148 / College Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
184 ft
Total Descent
161 ft
Highest Point
460 ft
~8.5 mi in
Elevation Range
102 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Combine, TX to Post Oak Bend City, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Canton along the way.
Canton
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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