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Trip from Hughes Springs, TX to Pruett, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

24 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

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city in Texas, United States

Hughes Springs, TX

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Downtown Pruett, TX, TX

Pruett, TX

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Trip Overview

This short 24-mile drive from Hughes Springs to Pruett, Texas, is perfect for a quick day trip, taking only about 32 minutes. With a 93% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, so you won't break the bank getting there. Traveling within the Great Plains region, this route offers a consistent driving experience without major shifts in scenery or road type. It's an easy addition to a larger Texas road trip or a simple point-to-point transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
TX 11 13.6 mi 20m
US 59 7.8 mi 8m
1st Street 1.6 mi 2m
State Highway 8 1 mi 1m
TX 155 <0.1 mi <1m
Ward <0.1 mi <1m
County Road 1641 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: TX 11 — 13.6 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hughes Springs, TX and Pruett, TX.

1

Start on Ward

104 ft · 9 sec · Ward
2

Turn left onto TX 11; TX 49; FM 250

1.6 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
3

Turn left onto TX 11

14 mi · 20 min · TX 11
4

Turn right onto TX 8

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 8
5

Merge onto TX 155

392 ft · 5 sec · TX 155
6

Turn right onto US 59

7.8 mi · 8 min · US 59
7

Turn left onto County Road 1641

65 ft · 2 sec · County Road 1641
8

Arrive at destination

County Road 1641

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street

Turn left onto TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | TX 11

Turn left onto TX 11

Navigation decision point

3
15.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | TX 8 / State Highway 8

Turn right onto TX 8 / State Highway 8

Navigation decision point

4
16.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | TX 155

Merge onto TX 155

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
24 mi into trip | ~32m in | County Road 1641

Turn left onto County Road 1641

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.29 one way

$6.57 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.89 $3.67 $7.34
premium $4.23 $3.99 $7.98
diesel $4.80 $4.53 $9.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.2 0 $2.52 $1.15
Efficient EV 6 0 $2.10 $0.96
EV Truck/SUV 9.6 0 $3.36 $1.54

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 8, 2026

Origin

Hughes Springs, TX

Morning in Hughes Springs on Tuesday

Local time

10:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Destination

Pruett, TX

Morning in Pruett on Tuesday

Local time

10:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 0 to 5 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

32m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 24-mile trip. With 93% of the route on highways like TX 11 and US 59, it’s a fast-paced journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.6 miles on TX 11. This means you'll likely experience smooth sailing with minimal slowdowns, allowing for consistent speed. The road's personality is practical and efficient, prioritizing direct travel over winding scenic byways.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on TX 11.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 11 and US 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street.

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 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (TX 11): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (TX 8 / State Highway 8): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

392 ft 240 ft

Total Climb

274 ft

Total Descent

271 ft

Highest Point

392 ft

~22.3 mi in

Elevation Range

152 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Hughes Springs, 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 32m. Total distance: 24 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on TX 11. 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: near the start (TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (TX 11): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (TX 8 / State Highway 8): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pruett, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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