This short 27.3-mile journey from Hondo, TX to Valdina Farms, TX is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 51 minutes to complete. You'll primarily travel on Blanco Avenue and US Highway 90 West before transitioning to County Road 111. With only a 28% highway share, expect a more local driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this relatively brief excursion is around $4. Since you're staying within the Great Plains region of Texas, the scenery will likely be consistent. This route is perfect for a quick scenic drive or an easy connection between two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blanco Avenue
15.2 mi
26m
US Highway 90 West
7.5 mi
8m
County Road 111
1.5 mi
5m
19th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Private Road 3131
0.8 mi
2m
County Road 311
0.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Blanco Avenue
— 15.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hondo, TX and Valdina Farms, TX.
1
Start on US 90; FM 462
1.1 mi·2 min·19th Street
2
Continue on US 90
7.5 mi·8 min·US Highway 90 West
3
Turn right onto FM 1796
15 mi·26 min·Blanco Avenue
4
Turn right
0.3 mi·1 min
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
6
Turn left onto County Road 311
0.6 mi·2 min·County Road 311
7
Turn right onto County Road 111
1.5 mi·5 min·County Road 111
8
Turn right onto Private Road 3131
0.6 mi·2 min·Private Road 3131
9
Turn left onto Private Road 3131
0.2 mi·39 sec·Private Road 3131
10
Arrive at destination
Private Road 3131
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.6 mi into trip|~10m in|FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue
Turn right onto FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23.9 mi into trip|~37m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
24.2 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
24.5 mi into trip|~40m in|County Road 311
Turn left onto County Road 311
Navigation decision point
4
26.6 mi into trip|~48m in|Private Road 3131
Turn right onto Private Road 3131
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.48 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$4.18
$8.35
premium
$4.23
$4.54
$9.08
diesel
$4.80
$5.15
$10.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 70% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
8.2
0
$2.87
$1.31
Efficient EV
6.8
0
$2.39
$1.09
EV Truck/SUV
10.9
0
$3.82
$1.75
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Hondo, TX
Evening
in Hondo on Monday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph70% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 11:37PM CDT until July 14 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 13 at 11:25PM CDT until July 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Valdina Farms, TX
Evening
in Valdina Farms on Monday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 5 mph73% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 11:37PM CDT until July 14 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 13 at 11:25PM CDT until July 16 at 7:00PM 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
51m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While 28% of your travel will be on highways, the majority will be on less direct roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.2 miles on Blanco Avenue, giving you a good opportunity to settle in before navigating further turns. As you progress from US Highway 90 West onto County Road 111, the character of the drive will shift to more rural and potentially winding conditions, requiring your attention.
Only 28% 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: 15.2 mi on Blanco Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 8.6 miles in near FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,171 ft890 ft
Total Climb
290 ft
Total Descent
11 ft
Highest Point
1,171 ft
~25.4 mi in
Elevation Range
281 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Blanco Avenue. 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 8.6 miles (FM 1796 / Blanco Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Valdina Farms, TX before heading back.
