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Trip from Groves, TX to Westbury, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Groves, TX, TX

Groves, TX

Mark Direen

Downtown Westbury, TX, TX

Westbury, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Memorial Freeway — 15.2 mi, about 16m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~3,960 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~423 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 7 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Groves, TX and Westbury, TX.

1

Start on 39th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 39th Street
2

Turn slight right onto East Parkway Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · East Parkway Street
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward TX 73 West
4

Merge onto TX 73

1.7 mi · 2 min · TX 73
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Beaumont
6

Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287

15 mi · 16 min · Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 851 Toward US 90: Liberty
10

Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto College Street

4.5 mi · 6 min · College Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Turn right onto Keith Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Keith Road
13

Turn left onto Phelan Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Phelan Boulevard
14

Continue on Old Sour Lake Road

4.6 mi · 10 min · Old Sour Lake Road
15

Turn right onto West Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · West Road
16

Turn left onto Sherman Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Sherman Road
17

Arrive at destination

Sherman Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Jefferson County, State of Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaumont, TX

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Pine Island, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaumont, TX

Meal break

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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

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.

5
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

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

Toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South:...
5
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Freeway

Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 69; US 96; US 287

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

Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...
6
18.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 69; US 96; US 287

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

Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...
5
19.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 90: Liberty

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 851 Toward US 90: Liberty

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.76 one way

$9.53 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $5.39 $10.79
premium $4.70 $5.87 $11.73
diesel $5.80 $7.24 $14.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026

Origin

Groves, TX

Morning in Groves on Saturday

Local time

11:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

N 15 to 20 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 11:01AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:01AM CDT until October 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Westbury, TX

Morning in Westbury on Saturday

Local time

11:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

N 10 to 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 11:01AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 11:01AM CDT until October 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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

4 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

49m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on Memorial Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

40 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

65 ft

Total Descent

35 ft

Highest Point

40 ft

~31.7 mi in

Elevation Range

36 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

18.5 mi in | ~21m | via US 69; US 96; US 287

About the Cities

Starting in Groves, TX

Full guide →

Arriving in Westbury, TX

Full guide →

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Memorial Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Westbury, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westbury, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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