Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groves, TX
Mark Direen
Westbury, TX
Thomas balabaud
This 31.7-mile drive from Groves, TX to Westbury, TX is a straightforward, single-day trip, estimated to take about 49 minutes. With a fuel cost of approximately $5, it's an economical option for a short excursion. You'll be navigating primarily on Memorial Freeway and Old Sour Lake Road, with College Street also playing a role. The route is considered a mixed drive, offering a blend of road types. Given its brevity and manageable duration, it's perfectly suited as a quick outing rather than requiring an overnight stop. This journey stays within the Great Plains region, making for a consistent landscape.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Freeway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Old Sour Lake Road | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| College Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| TX 73 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 69 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Keith Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Sherman Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 39th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Groves, TX and Westbury, TX.
Start on 39th Street
Turn slight right onto East Parkway Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto TX 73
Take the exit
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Turn left onto College Street
Turn right onto Keith Road
Turn left onto Phelan Boulevard
Continue on Old Sour Lake Road
Turn right onto West Road
Turn left onto Sherman Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Groves, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Beaumont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 90: Liberty
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| premium | $4.58 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Groves on Wednesday
Local time
6:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Patchy Fog
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 1:35AM CDT until May 25 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
Evening in Westbury on Wednesday
Local time
6:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Areas Of Fog
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 1:35AM CDT until May 25 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 59% of the drive utilizing highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 15.2 miles along Memorial Freeway. This suggests a good portion of the drive will be on faster, more direct roads, interspersed with sections on local roads like Old Sour Lake Road and College Street. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' indicating that you'll transition between higher-speed travel and potentially more winding or stop-and-go segments as you approach your destination. Be prepared for these changes in pace and road type.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
65 ft
Total Descent
35 ft
Highest Point
40 ft
~31.7 mi in
Elevation Range
36 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Groves, TX to Westbury, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lufkin along the way.
Lufkin
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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