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Trip from Devine, TX to Valdina Farms, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 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

Save up to 20 min
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.

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city in Medina County, Texas, United States

Devine, TX

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Downtown Valdina Farms, TX, TX

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.

city in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hondo, TX

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.

Popular next leg

Hondo, TX to Valdina Farms, TX

27.3 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Natalia, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hondo, TX

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 9

5 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

$6.68 one way

$13.37 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.89 $7.47 $14.93
premium $4.23 $8.12 $16.23
diesel $4.80 $9.21 $18.43

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 20, 2026

Origin

Devine, TX

Late night in Devine on Tuesday

Local time

4:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:55PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Destination

Valdina Farms, TX

Late night in Valdina Farms on Tuesday

Local time

4:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

ESE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 11:05PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:55PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 23m on the road

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,168 ft 643 ft

Total Climb

526 ft

Total Descent

2 ft

Highest Point

1,168 ft

~48.8 mi in

Elevation Range

525 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Little Caesars

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

37min in 0 mi from route

Hondo, TX

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

Hondo Cafe

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

37min in 0 mi from route

Hondo, TX

Cuisine: american

Domino's

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, short detour

37min in 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hondo, TX

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: burger

Visit website

Burger King

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, short detour

37min in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hondo, TX

Cuisine: burger

Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00

Visit website

Hondo Welcome Sign

Attraction

Around the midpoint, right off the route

37min in 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hondo City Park

Park

Around the midpoint, short detour

37min in 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Judge Thomas J. Devine

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Stroud's Blacksmith Shop

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

First Baptist Church of Devine

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Family Home of George T. Briscoe

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Leinweber Building

Memorial

Around the midpoint, right off the route

37min in 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hondo

Memorial

Around the midpoint, right off the route

37min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Devine, TX

Full guide →

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 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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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