Origin
Liberty, TX
Late night in Liberty on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty, TX to New Liberty, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, TX and New Liberty, TX.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
182 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn straight onto County Road 1617
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1617
4
Turn left onto County Road 1626
2.3 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1626
5
Turn left onto County Road 1632
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 1632
6
Turn right
238 ft
·
10 sec
7
Continue on County Road 1631
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1631
8
Turn right onto TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 155
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 59
10
Turn left onto FM 2328
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 2328
11
Turn left onto FM 995; FM 2328
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
O'Farrell Road
12
Turn right onto FM 2328
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 2328
13
Turn left onto TX 77
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 77 West
14
Turn right onto FM 96
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 96
15
Arrive at destination
FM 96
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
County Road 1626
Turn left onto County Road 1626
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
County Road 1632
Turn left onto County Road 1632
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 59
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Liberty, TX
Late night in New Liberty on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Linden, TX
15 mi in
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
6 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
1h 1m 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?
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.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on US 59. 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: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (County Road 1626): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (County Road 1632): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Liberty, 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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