Origin
Palmer, TX
Morning in Palmer on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palmer, TX to Nena, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmer, TX
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Nena, TX
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Trip Overview
Palmer, TX to Nena, TX is 16 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Farm-to-Market Road 878, South US Highway 77, and West Jefferson Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick local errand or a brief connection between two points without requiring significant planning. You'll experience a typical Texas landscape as you traverse these well-maintained county and state roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farm-to-Market Road 878 | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| South US Highway 77 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Jefferson Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Wyatt Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Palmetto Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 77 | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Monroe Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farm-to-Market Road 878
— 5.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer, TX and Nena, TX.
1
Start on FM 813
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Jefferson Street
2
Turn straight onto FM 878
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 878
3
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 878
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 878
4
Continue on FM 878
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Palmetto Road
5
Continue on FM 878
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Wyatt Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 287 Bus
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
7
Continue on US 287 Bus
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Turn left onto US 77
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Monroe Street
9
Turn slight right onto US 77
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Highway 77
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 77
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Highway 77
11
Continue on US 77
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South US Highway 77
12
Arrive at destination
US 77
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
FM 878 / Farm-to-Market Road 878
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 878 / Farm-to-Market Road 878
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 287 Bus / Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 287 Bus / Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 77 / South Monroe Street
Turn left onto US 77 / South Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 77 / Highway 77
Keep slight left at fork onto US 77 / Highway 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
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
Nena, TX
Morning in Nena on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
21 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
28m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on a single highway. Only 23% of the drive is on higher-speed roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.9 miles on Farm-to-Market Road 878. Expect a mix of local roads and some highway driving, requiring your attention to navigation and speed adjustments. The character of the drive will shift as you transition between Farm-to-Market Road 878, South US Highway 77, and West Jefferson Street.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Farm-to-Market Road 878.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near FM 878 / Farm-to-Market Road 878.
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 16 miles you will encounter 4 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: at 6.6 miles (FM 878 / Farm-to-Market Road 878): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.3 miles (US 287 Bus / Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (US 77 / South Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Farm-to-Market Road 878. 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 6.6 miles (FM 878 / Farm-to-Market Road 878): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.3 miles (US 287 Bus / Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (US 77 / South Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nena, 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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