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Trip from Olton, TX to Sudan, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

34.9 mi

56 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Olton, TX, TX

Olton, TX

Thomas balabaud

Downtown Sudan, TX, TX

Sudan, TX

A. G. Rosales

Trip Overview

Olton, TX to Sudan, TX is 34.9 miles and takes about 43 minutes via 1st Street and FM 1055, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward connection between two communities. It's a drive that requires minimal planning, perfect for a quick hop or as part of a larger journey through the area. You'll primarily be on local roads, so expect a steady pace without the complexities of major interstate travel. Consider this a simple, functional route connecting two points in rural West Texas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
1st Street 16.9 mi 23m
FM 1055 9.4 mi 10m
FM 1843 5.8 mi 6m
South Amherst Road 1.9 mi 2m
US 84 0.5 mi <1m
Main Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
6th Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 1st Street — 16.9 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olton, TX and Sudan, TX.

1

Start on this road

98 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto 6th Street

197 ft · 10 sec · 6th Street
3

Turn right onto FM 168

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Main Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 70; FM 168

17 mi · 23 min · 1st Street
5

Turn left onto FM 1055

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Amherst Road
Use the left lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

6.8 mi · 7 min · FM 1055
7

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

2.5 mi · 2 min · FM 1055
8

Turn right onto FM 1843

5.8 mi · 6 min · FM 1843
9

Turn right onto US 84

0.5 mi · 36 sec · US 84
10

Turn right onto FM 303

89 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
11

Arrive at destination

FM 303

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 6th Street

Turn right onto 6th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 168 / Main Avenue

Turn right onto FM 168 / Main Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 70; FM 168 / 1st Street

Turn left onto US 70; FM 168 / 1st Street

Navigation decision point

6
17.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | FM 1055 / South Amherst Road

Turn left onto FM 1055 / South Amherst Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
19.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | FM 1055

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.78 one way

$9.56 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.89 $5.34 $10.68
premium $4.23 $5.81 $11.61
diesel $4.80 $6.59 $13.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.5 0 $3.66 $1.68
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.05 $1.40
EV Truck/SUV 14 0 $4.89 $2.23

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 Jul 16, 2026

Origin

Olton, TX

Afternoon in Olton on Monday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Partly Sunny

SE 5 to 10 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:36AM CDT until July 16 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:28AM CDT until July 16 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Sudan, TX

Afternoon in Sudan on Monday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 to 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:36AM CDT until July 16 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:28AM CDT until July 16 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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

1 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

43m 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 a mixed bag, with about 45% of the journey on highways and the rest on local roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.9 miles on 1st Street, suggesting a consistent section of road before transitions. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' indicating you won't be on a single type of road for the entire 34.9 miles. Expect a blend of potentially faster highway sections and slower, more local road segments as you make your way from Olton to Sudan. The character shifts as you move, so stay aware of changing speed limits and road conditions.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on 1st Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 6th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 34.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 168 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 70; FM 168 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

3,755 ft 3,613 ft

Total Climb

211 ft

Total Descent

70 ft

Highest Point

3,755 ft

~34.9 mi in

Elevation Range

141 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Olton, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1906

Arriving in Sudan, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1918

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 43m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on 1st Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Sudan, 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: near the start (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 168 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 70; FM 168 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.

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