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 SouthUse 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 397Use 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 9
5 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
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
$3.86/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$4.15
$8.30
premium
$4.58
$4.47
$8.94
diesel
$5.35
$5.22
$10.45
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Ferris, TX
Evening
in Ferris on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 to 10 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 3 at 11:33AM CDT until June 3 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 3 at 11:27AM CDT until June 3 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Nena, TX
Evening
in Nena on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ENE 5 to 10 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 3 at 11:33AM CDT until June 3 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 3 at 11:27AM CDT until June 3 at 12:30PM 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
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
36m 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.
More Details
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 Effort5/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
637 ft467 ft
Total Climb
301 ft
Total Descent
144 ft
Highest Point
637 ft
~16 mi in
Elevation Range
170 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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: 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.
