Origin
Hillsboro, TX
Morning in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, TX to Lebanon, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, TX
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Lebanon, TX
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
Hillsboro to Lebanon is 25.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Purple Heart Trail, 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 local experience. It's a quick transit that requires minimal planning, ideal for a simple point-to-point journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so don't expect a high-speed interstate cruise. This trip is best suited for those who need to cover this specific distance efficiently without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 10.5 mi | 10m |
| County Line Road | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| T M West Parkway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Abbott Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Waco Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| FM 1304 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 10.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, TX and Lebanon, TX.
1
Start on TX 81
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Waco Street
2
Turn straight onto TX 81
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Abbott Avenue
3
Merge onto I 35; US 77
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 353
Toward FM 2114: TM West Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 35
6
Turn right onto FM 2114
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
T M West Parkway
7
Continue on FM 2114
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
County Line Road
8
Turn slight right
332 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left onto FM 1304
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
FM 1304
10
Arrive at destination
FM 1304
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward FM 2114: TM West Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 353
Toward FM 2114: TM West Parkway
4
15 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
FM 2114 / T M West Parkway
Turn right onto FM 2114 / T M West Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
FM 1304
Turn left onto FM 1304
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
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
Lebanon, TX
Morning in Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
17 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
31m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of only 16%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles along Purple Heart Trail. The journey involves navigating a series of local roads, including County Line Road and T M West Parkway, so be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments. This isn't a route for setting speed records; instead, focus on navigating the local network efficiently. The road character remains consistent, emphasizing careful maneuvering over sustained speed.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (FM 2114 / T M West Parkway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Hillsboro, TX
Full guide →The Blackland Prairie is part of Texas' Prairies and Lakes region.
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 31m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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 3.5 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (FM 2114 / T M West Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lebanon, 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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