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Trip from Midlothian, TX to Walnut Springs, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

41 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

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 Ellis County, Texas, United States

Midlothian, TX

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Downtown Walnut Springs, TX, TX

Walnut Springs, TX

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Trip Overview

Midlothian, TX to Walnut Springs, TX is 41 miles and takes about 56 minutes via US 67, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a longer itinerary without demanding an overnight stay. The route is mostly highway, so you'll spend most of your time cruising efficiently between these two Texas towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 67 12.9 mi 13m
Julius Schepps Freeway 9.2 mi 9m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 8.7 mi 9m
FM 780 5 mi 12m
East 8th Street 2.1 mi 3m
North 8th Street 0.8 mi 1m
James Road 0.5 mi 2m
North Interstate 45 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 67 — 12.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian, TX and Walnut Springs, TX.

1

Start on North 8th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 8th Street
2

Continue on North 9th Street

469 ft · 18 sec · North 9th Street
3

Turn right onto North US Highway 67

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North US Highway 67
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 67 North
5

Merge onto US 67

13 mi · 13 min · US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 20 East: Shreveport Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 20

8.7 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 473C Toward I 45 South: Houston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 45

9.2 mi · 9 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 266 Toward FM 660: 5th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto North Interstate 45

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Interstate 45
12

Turn left onto FM 660

2.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street
13

Turn slight left onto FM 780

5.0 mi · 12 min · FM 780
14

Turn right onto James Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · James Road
15

Turn left onto Hall Road

97 ft · 4 sec · Hall Road
16

Arrive at destination

Hall Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ferris, TX

21 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

Ferris, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glenn Heights, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Midlothian, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 32.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | North US Highway 67

Turn right onto North US Highway 67

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 67

Merge onto US 67

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Shreveport

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 20 East: Shreveport
7
23.1 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 45 South: Houston

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 473C Toward I 45 South: Houston
7
32.6 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward FM 660: 5th Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 266 Toward FM 660: 5th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.15 one way

$12.31 round trip

$3.81/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $6.81 $13.62
premium $4.57 $7.37 $14.74
diesel $6.28 $10.13 $20.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.59 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.62

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026

Origin

Midlothian, TX

Late night in Midlothian on Sunday

Local time

2:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 8:00PM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 6:06PM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Destination

Walnut Springs, TX

Late night in Walnut Springs on Sunday

Local time

2:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 8:00PM CDT until October 20 at 7:32PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 6:06PM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville 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

56m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of the 41 miles on major roads like US 67 and the Julius Schepps and Lyndon B Johnson Freeways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.9 miles on US 67 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mostly highway feel with some urban merging as you navigate through the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area initially.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on US 67.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and Julius Schepps Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North US Highway 67.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 41 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North US Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

862 ft 390 ft

Total Climb

156 ft

Total Descent

524 ft

Highest Point

862 ft

~5.9 mi in

Elevation Range

472 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Midlothian, TX

Full guide →

Arriving in Walnut Springs, TX

Full guide →

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 56m. Total distance: 41 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on US 67. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Walnut Springs, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 0.8 miles (North US Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 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 Walnut Springs, 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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