Origin
Pine Forest, TX
Morning in Pine Forest on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Forest, TX to Emblem, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Forest, TX
Lesandu Alokabandara
Emblem, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Pine Forest, TX to Emblem, TX is 30.9 miles and takes about 46 minutes via I 30 and TX 11, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the trip. With a duration under an hour, this route is ideal for a quick hop between locations, making it a practical option for a day trip or an easy addition to a longer journey. You'll find this drive to be efficient and uncomplicated.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 8.9 mi | 8m |
| Houston Street | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| TX 11 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| FM 2653 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| FM 269 | 4 mi | 7m |
| Jefferson Street East | 2 mi | 3m |
| FM 71 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 8.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Forest, TX and Emblem, TX.
1
Start on FM 269
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 269
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
3
Merge onto I 30
8.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 30
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 67 Business, Loop 301
5
Turn slight left
81 ft
·
2 sec
6
Turn right onto US 67 Bus; Loop 301
390 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 67 Bus; Loop 301
7
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Street East
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 67 Bus
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jackson Street North
9
Turn right onto US 67 Bus
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Jefferson Street East
10
Turn right onto TX 154
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Church Street
11
Turn left onto Houston Street
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Houston Street
12
Continue on TX 11
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 11
13
Turn right onto FM 2653
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 2653
14
Continue on FM 71
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
FM 71
15
Arrive at destination
FM 71
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Pine Forest, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 13.2 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 67 Business, Loop 301
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 67 Business, Loop 301
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 67 Bus; Loop 301 / Loop 301
Turn right onto US 67 Bus; Loop 301 / Loop 301
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 67 Bus / Jackson Street North
At end of road, turn left onto US 67 Bus / Jackson Street North
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 67 Bus / Jefferson Street East
Turn right onto US 67 Bus / Jefferson Street East
Navigation decision point
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
TX 154 / Church Street
Turn right onto TX 154 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Emblem, TX
Morning in Emblem on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Sulphur Springs, TX
15 mi in
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
46m 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 leans heavily towards highway driving, with 72% of the journey on major roads like I 30 and TX 11. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including an uninterrupted stretch of 8.9 miles on I 30. The profile is described as highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward driving experience without significant detours onto slower, more winding local roads. Expect the drive to maintain a steady speed for the majority of the 30.9 miles.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and Houston Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (US 67 Bus; Loop 301 / Loop 301): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 67 Bus / Jackson Street North): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Pine Forest, TX to Emblem, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 301 along the way.
Loop 301
13.2 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on I 30. 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 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (US 67 Bus; Loop 301 / Loop 301): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 67 Bus / Jackson Street North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Emblem, 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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