Origin
Ferris, TX
Morning in Ferris on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferris, TX to Nena, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferris, TX
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Nena, TX
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Trip Overview
Ferris to Nena is 24.8 miles and takes about 36 minutes via I 35E and East Ovilla Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward journey primarily on highways. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to B efficiently without a lot of fuss. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery, but the ease of navigation makes it a simple option for a quick trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| East Ovilla Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| East Farm To Market 664 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South US Highway 77 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| FM 664 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Interstate 35E | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Interstate 35E | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 12.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferris, TX and Nena, TX.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FM 983
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 6th Street
3
Continue on FM 664
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 664
4
Continue on FM 664
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Farm To Market 664
5
Continue on FM 664
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Ovilla Road
6
Continue on FM 664
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ovilla Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Plaza Drive
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Plaza Drive
Use the right lane.
8
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35E
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Interstate 35E
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35E
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 397
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Interstate 35E
13
Turn left onto Connecting Road
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
Connecting Road
14
Turn right onto US 77
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South US Highway 77
15
Arrive at destination
US 77
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.3 — 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
|
FM 983 / West 6th Street
Turn right onto FM 983 / West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Plaza Drive
Turn right onto Plaza Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Interstate 35E
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35E
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35E South
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 397
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Nena, TX
Morning in Nena on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
8 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
36m 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 63% of your travel time spent on major roads like I 35E. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.1 miles on I 35E, providing a consistent, faster pace for a significant portion of the journey. As you transition to East Ovilla Road and then East Farm To Market 664, the character might shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal detours.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and East Ovilla Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 983 / West 6th Street.
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 24.8 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (FM 983 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (Plaza Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (North Interstate 35E): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
About the Cities
Starting in Ferris, TX
Full guide →Founded 1874
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 36m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on I 35E. 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 (FM 983 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (Plaza Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (North Interstate 35E): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nena, 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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