Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liberty, TX
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New Liberty, TX
Jeff Stapleton
This 30.5-mile drive from Liberty, TX, to New Liberty, TX, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about an hour. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 59 and TX 155, with a segment on County Road 1617, making it a largely highway-focused experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent scenery. This short distance makes it an ideal candidate for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a longer journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| TX 155 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| County Road 1617 | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| County Road 1626 | 2.3 mi | 9m |
| FM 2328 | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 96 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1632 | 2 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 77 West | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, TX and New Liberty, TX.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn straight onto County Road 1617
Turn left onto County Road 1626
Turn left onto County Road 1632
Turn right
Continue on County Road 1631
Turn right onto TX 155
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
Turn left onto FM 2328
Turn left onto FM 995; FM 2328
Turn right onto FM 2328
Turn left onto TX 77
Turn right onto FM 96
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Liberty, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto County Road 1626
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto County Road 1632
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.23 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Liberty on Monday
Local time
9:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in New Liberty on Monday
Local time
9:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
98°F
Linden, TX
15 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
The drive is predominantly on highways, with 69% of the journey taking place on main roads like US 59 and TX 155. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.4 miles on US 59, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to TX 155 and then County Road 1617, the road character may shift slightly, but the overall profile remains highway-focused. Expect a steady driving experience without significant technical challenges, making it a comfortable ride for most vehicles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and TX 155. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 11 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: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (County Road 1626): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (County Road 1632): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
319 ft
Total Descent
240 ft
Highest Point
399 ft
~30.5 mi in
Elevation Range
150 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Fast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Atlanta, TX
Cuisine: burger
Visit websitePark
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Memorial
Later in the drive, right off the route
Memorial
Later in the drive, right off the route
Memorial
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Memorial
Later in the drive, right off the route
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
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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