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Trip from Manor, TX to Elroy, TX

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

Drive Time

22m

Distance

18.2 mi

29 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 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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 Travis County, Texas, United States

Manor, TX

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Downtown Elroy, TX, TX

Elroy, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Manor to Elroy is 18.2 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Pickle Parkway, FM 973 North, and FM 812, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Texas, starting and ending in the Great Plains region. It’s a quick connection, mostly on well-maintained roads suitable for most vehicles. Consider this route if you need a straightforward transfer between these two points without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pickle Parkway 10.8 mi 10m
FM 973 North 3.6 mi 4m
FM 812 2.3 mi 4m
South Lexington Street 0.4 mi <1m
East Parsons Street <0.1 mi <1m
Elroy Road <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Pickle Parkway — 10.8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manor, TX and Elroy, TX.

1

Start on Loop 212; FM 973

255 ft · 13 sec · East Parsons Street
2

Turn left onto FM 973

0.4 mi · 44 sec · South Lexington Street
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on FM 973

3.6 mi · 4 min · FM 973 North
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto TX 45 Toll; TX 130 Toll

11 mi · 10 min · Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 453 Toward FM 812 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto FM 812

2.3 mi · 4 min · FM 812
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto Elroy Road

15 ft · 0 sec · Elroy Road
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

Elroy Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 973 / South Lexington Street

Turn left onto FM 973 / South Lexington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
4.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South
7
15.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward FM 812

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 453 Toward FM 812
6
15.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | FM 812

Turn left onto FM 812

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
18.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | Elroy Road

Turn left onto Elroy Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.73 one way

$5.46 round trip

$3.81/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $3.02 $6.05
premium $4.57 $3.27 $6.54
diesel $6.18 $4.43 $8.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.91 $0.87
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.59 $0.73
EV Truck/SUV 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.16

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.

Forecast as of Oct 15, 2026

Origin

Manor, TX

Night in Manor on Tuesday

Local time

10:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

SSE 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 12:55PM CDT until October 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 15 at 12:48PM CDT until October 15 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Destination

Elroy, TX

Night in Elroy on Tuesday

Local time

10:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

SSE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 12:55PM CDT until October 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 15 at 12:48PM CDT until October 15 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Lubbock 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

22m 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?

You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 92% of the 18.2 miles on such roads. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 10.8 miles on Pickle Parkway. After that, you’ll transition to county roads (FM 973 North and FM 812) for the remaining distance. Expect a fairly direct drive with minimal complexity.

92% 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: 10.8 mi on Pickle Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pickle Parkway and FM 973 North. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 973 / South Lexington Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.2 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 973 / South Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

599 ft 444 ft

Total Climb

289 ft

Total Descent

223 ft

Highest Point

599 ft

~18.2 mi in

Elevation Range

155 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Manor, TX to Elroy, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 812 along the way.

Fm 812

15.4 mi in | ~16m

About the Cities

Starting in Manor, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1872

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 22m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Pickle Parkway. 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 (FM 973 / South Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elroy, 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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