Origin
Gladewater, TX
Late night in Gladewater on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gladewater, TX to Kilgore, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gladewater, TX
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Kilgore, TX
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Trip Overview
Connecting Gladewater and Kilgore, Texas, this quick 13.5-mile journey is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. Since the entire trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via State Highway 135, South Tyler Street, and Gladewater Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is an extremely budget-friendly trek. Whether you are running errands or just moving between towns, this drive offers a simple, efficient connection that fits perfectly into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 135 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| South Tyler Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Gladewater Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 135
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladewater, TX and Kilgore, TX.
1
Start on US 271
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto US 271
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tyler Street
3
Turn left onto TX 135
11 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 135
4
Turn left onto Gladewater Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gladewater Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 135 / State Highway 135
Turn left onto TX 135 / State Highway 135
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Gladewater Street
Turn left onto Gladewater Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Kilgore, TX
Late night in Kilgore on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 highway-focused drive is defined by its efficiency, with 81% of the route spent on main highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on State Highway 135, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 10.9 miles. Because the total distance is so short, the driving experience remains consistent from start to finish. You won't find the monotony of a long-haul interstate here; instead, you get a quick, predictable transition between these two East Texas locations. Expect a steady pace as you move through the local road network.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on State Highway 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 135 and South Tyler Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near TX 135 / State Highway 135.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gladewater, TX to Kilgore, TX is easy. At 16m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (TX 135 / State Highway 135): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Gladewater Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
385 ft
284 ft
Total Climb
210 ft
Total Descent
212 ft
Highest Point
385 ft
~9.6 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Gladewater, TX
Full guide →Gladewater is a city in the Central Piney Woods region of Texas. It's probably best known for being Elvis Presley's base early in his career, and Johnny Cash wrote "I Walk the Line" here.
Arriving in Kilgore, TX
Full guide →“Home of the Rangerettes” · Founded 1872
Kilgore is in the Central Piney Woods region of East Texas. Home to slightly less than 14,000 residents (2025), Kilgore is often identified as the "Oil Capital of East Texas", due to its proximity near the center of the vast East Texas Oilfield. Residents are proud of their heritage, and evidence of the city's prominence in petroleum production is widespread and accentuated throughout Kilgore.
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 16m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on State Highway 135. 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: at 1.9 miles (TX 135 / State Highway 135): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Gladewater Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kilgore, 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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