Origin
Linden, TX
Afternoon in Linden on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Linden, 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
25m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linden, TX
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New Liberty, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
This short 16.4-mile journey from Linden, TX to New Liberty, TX takes about 25 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 80% of the drive being on these faster roads. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever is most convenient. Both Linden and New Liberty are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| FM 2328 | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 96 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 77 West | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Houston Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| O'Farrell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linden, TX and New Liberty, TX.
1
Start on FM 125
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto TX 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Houston Street
3
Turn left onto US 59
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
4
Turn left onto FM 2328
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 2328
5
Turn left onto FM 995; FM 2328
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
O'Farrell Road
6
Turn right onto FM 2328
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 2328
7
Turn left onto TX 77
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 77 West
8
Turn right onto FM 96
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 96
9
Arrive at destination
FM 96
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 11 / East Houston Street
Turn left onto TX 11 / East Houston Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 59
Turn left onto US 59
Navigation decision point
3
10.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
FM 2328
Turn left onto FM 2328
Navigation decision point
3
11.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
FM 995; FM 2328 / O'Farrell Road
Turn left onto FM 995; FM 2328 / O'Farrell Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
FM 2328
Turn right onto FM 2328
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.48 one way
$4.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
New Liberty, TX
Afternoon in New Liberty on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
29 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
25m 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 character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the 16.4 miles on faster roads. You'll primarily navigate US 59, FM 2328, and Farm-to-Market Road 96. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on US 59, offering a consistent pace. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity as you transition between these well-maintained routes. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and FM 2328. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near TX 11 / East Houston 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 25m 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 0.1 miles (TX 11 / East Houston Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (FM 2328): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 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: at 0.1 miles (TX 11 / East Houston Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (FM 2328): 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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