Origin
Ennis, TX
Morning in Ennis on Tuesday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ennis, TX to Walnut Springs, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ennis, TX
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Walnut Springs, TX
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Trip Overview
Ennis, TX to Walnut Springs, TX is 22.7 miles and takes about 35 minutes via I 45 and FM 780, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused trip stays within Texas and the Great Plains region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a long commitment. Given its brevity, it's an easy same-day journey, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll spend most of your time on main roads, making it a predictable and uncomplicated option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 12.8 mi | 12m |
| FM 780 | 5 mi | 12m |
| East 8th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Interstate 45 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Ennis Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| James Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| North Interstate 45 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 12.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ennis, TX and Walnut Springs, TX.
1
Start on this road
179 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 287 Bus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ennis Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Interstate 45
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 45 North
5
Merge onto I 45
13 mi
·
12 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 266
Toward FM 660: 5th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto South Interstate 45
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 45
8
Turn right onto FM 660
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 8th Street
9
Turn slight left onto FM 780
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
FM 780
10
Turn right onto James Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
James Road
11
Turn left onto Hall Road
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hall Road
12
Arrive at destination
Hall Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 287 Bus / East Ennis Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 287 Bus / East Ennis Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Interstate 45
Turn left onto North Interstate 45
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 45 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 45 North
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward FM 660: 5th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 266
Toward FM 660: 5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Walnut Springs, TX
Morning in Walnut Springs on Tuesday
Local time
8:34 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your journey on main roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.8 miles on I 45, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions from I 45 onto FM 780, and finally East 8th Street as you approach your destination. Expect a smooth and primarily high-speed experience for the majority of the 35-minute trip. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing forward momentum with minimal variation.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and FM 780. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 287 Bus / East Ennis Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 287 Bus / East Ennis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North Interstate 45): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Ennis, TX
Full guide →Founded 1872
Ennis is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Ennis High School — building in Ennis, Ellis County, Texas
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 35m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on I 45. 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 (US 287 Bus / East Ennis Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North Interstate 45): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Walnut Springs, 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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