Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Mabank, TX
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Post Oak Bend City, TX
Thomas balabaud
Mabank, TX to Post Oak Bend City, TX is 25.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via East US Highway 175, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect a straightforward trip with a high percentage of highway driving. It's a quick connection perfect for a short hop between these two Texas locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 175 | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| FM 987 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| County Road 279 | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Shannon Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ed Hall Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kandy Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mabank, TX and Post Oak Bend City, TX.
Start on East Market Street
Turn right onto TX 198
Turn left
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 175
Take the exit
Continue on TX 243
Turn left onto North Shannon Street
At end of road, turn left onto FM 987
Turn right onto County Road 279
Turn left onto Kandy Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto TX 198 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 175 / East US Highway 175
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Shannon Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto FM 987
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.68 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| diesel | $5.79 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Mabank on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Post Oak Bend City on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
You'll spend most of your time on East US Highway 175, with 89% of the drive on this highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 20.2 miles on East US Highway 175. After this main highway segment, you'll transition to FM 987 and then County Road 279, indicating a shift to more rural county roads for the final portion of your trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 175 and FM 987. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 198 / North 3rd Street.
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 8 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 198 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 175 / East US Highway 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
164 ft
Total Descent
119 ft
Highest Point
439 ft
~25.2 mi in
Elevation Range
114 ft
Founded 1900
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.2 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 (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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