Origin
Hughes Springs, TX
Morning in Hughes Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hughes Springs, TX to Avinger, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hughes Springs, TX
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Avinger, TX
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Trip Overview
Hughes Springs, TX to Avinger, TX is 8.9 miles and takes about 13 minutes via 1st Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given the minimal distance and time, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Ward | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
1st Street
— 8.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hughes Springs, TX and Avinger, TX.
1
Start on Ward
104 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward
2
Turn left onto TX 11; TX 49; FM 250
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
1st Street
3
Arrive at destination
TX 49
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street
Turn left onto TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Avinger, TX
Morning in Avinger on Sunday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
28 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
13m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 8.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is the full 8.9 miles on 1st Street. Expect frequent turns as you make your way through the local infrastructure. The road character remains consistent, focusing on direct connections rather than scenic cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on 1st Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hughes Springs, TX to Avinger, TX is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on 1st Street. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avinger, 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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