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Trip from Earth, TX to Sudan, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

17.6 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Earth, TX, TX

Earth, TX

Thomas balabaud

Downtown Sudan, TX, TX

Sudan, TX

A. G. Rosales

Trip Overview

Earth, TX to Sudan, TX is 17.6 miles and takes about 19 minutes via FM 1055, FM 1843, and South Amherst Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive for anyone needing to connect these two nearby communities. You'll mainly be on well-maintained county roads and state highways, so don't expect a demanding or complex trip. It's a quick hop, perfect for a same-day excursion or a brief leg of a longer Texas road trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FM 1055 9.4 mi 10m
FM 1843 5.8 mi 6m
South Amherst Road 1.9 mi 2m
US 84 0.5 mi <1m
North Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Amherst Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: FM 1055 — 9.4 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Earth, TX and Sudan, TX.

1

Start on FM 1055

64 ft · 1 sec · North Amherst Street
2

Continue on FM 1055

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Amherst Road
3

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

6.8 mi · 7 min · FM 1055
4

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

2.5 mi · 2 min · FM 1055
5

Turn right onto FM 1843

5.8 mi · 6 min · FM 1843
6

Turn right onto US 84

0.5 mi · 36 sec · US 84
7

Turn right onto FM 303

89 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
8

Arrive at destination

FM 303

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | FM 1055

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
8.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | FM 1055

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
11.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | FM 1843

Turn right onto FM 1843

Navigation decision point

3
17 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 84

Turn right onto US 84

Navigation decision point

3
17.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | FM 303 / North Main Street

Turn right onto FM 303 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.41 one way

$4.82 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.89 $2.69 $5.39
premium $4.23 $2.93 $5.86
diesel $4.80 $3.32 $6.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.54 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.46 $1.13

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 20, 2026

Origin

Earth, TX

Evening in Earth on Monday

Local time

6:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 to 10 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 9:14PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 9:10PM CDT until July 19 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Sudan, TX

Evening in Sudan on Monday

Local time

6:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 to 10 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 9:14PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 9:10PM CDT until July 19 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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

19m 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?

This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 89% of the route utilizing them. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 9.4 miles on FM 1055, offering a good opportunity to settle in and enjoy the open road without frequent turns. The transition between FM 1055, FM 1843, and South Amherst Road is smooth, keeping the driving experience consistent. Expect a practical, efficient journey rather than a winding, scenic tour; it's designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on FM 1055.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 1055 and FM 1843. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near FM 1055.

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 17.6 miles you will encounter 5 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: at 1.9 miles (FM 1055): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.7 miles (FM 1055): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.3 miles (FM 1843): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

3,755 ft 3,645 ft

Total Climb

138 ft

Total Descent

78 ft

Highest Point

3,755 ft

~17.6 mi in

Elevation Range

110 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Earth, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1924

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Arriving in Sudan, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1918

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 19m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on FM 1055. 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 1.9 miles (FM 1055): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.7 miles (FM 1055): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.3 miles (FM 1843): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sudan, 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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