Origin
Devine, TX
Late night in Devine on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Devine, 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 23m
Distance
48.8 mi
78 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 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Devine, TX
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Valdina Farms, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
This 48.8-mile drive from Devine, TX, to Valdina Farms, TX, is a short, manageable trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Primarily using State Highway 173 North and US Highway 90 West, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical choice for a day trip. You'll be staying within the Great Plains region throughout this journey, so expect consistent Texas landscapes. This trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 173 North | 18.9 mi | 28m |
| Blanco Avenue | 15.2 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 90 West | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| 19th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 111 | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| East Hondo Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Private Road 3131 | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road 311 | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 173 North
— 18.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devine, TX and Valdina Farms, TX.
1
Start on TX 173
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hondo Avenue
2
Continue on TX 173
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 173 North
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 90 West: Hondo
4
Merge onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US Highway 90 East
5
Continue on US 90
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
19th Street
6
Continue on US 90
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 90 West
7
Turn right onto FM 1796
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Blanco Avenue
8
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn left onto County Road 311
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 311
11
Turn right onto County Road 111
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 111
12
Turn right onto Private Road 3131
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Private Road 3131
13
Turn left onto Private Road 3131
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Private Road 3131
14
Arrive at destination
Private Road 3131
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Devine, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 19.9 and 45.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn left toward US 90 West: Hondo
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 West: Hondo
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 90 / US Highway 90 East
Merge onto US 90 / US Highway 90 East
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
30.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue
Turn right onto FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
4:59 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 23m 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?
The drive features a 55% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a good balance of faster-paced roads and more local routes. You'll experience a longest stretch of 18.9 miles on State Highway 173 North, offering a solid period of uninterrupted travel. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a dynamic journey that transitions between different road types. Expect the character of the road to shift as you progress, moving from potentially more open highway stretches to perhaps more varied terrain as you approach your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on State Highway 173 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (US 90 / US Highway 90 East): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.1 miles (FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on State Highway 173 North. 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 19.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (US 90 / US Highway 90 East): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.1 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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