Origin
Seven Points, TX
Late night in Seven Points on Monday
Local time
3:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
99°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seven Points, TX to Murchison, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seven Points, TX
Thomas balabaud
Murchison, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Seven Points to Murchison is 31.6 miles and takes about 40 minutes via US Highway 175 West, 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 drive. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger Texas road trip. You'll encounter mostly highway driving for this route, making it efficient for reaching your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 175 West | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| East Cedar Creek Parkway | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 31 East | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Jed Robinson Loop | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| US 175 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| TX 31 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 175 West
— 11.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seven Points, TX and Murchison, TX.
1
Start on this road
244 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn straight onto TX 334
10 mi
·
14 min
·
East Cedar Creek Parkway
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto US 175
12 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 175 West
5
Take the exit onto US 175
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 175
6
Merge onto US 175; TX 31; Loop 7
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Jed Robinson Loop
7
Take the exit onto TX 31
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
TX 31
8
Turn left onto TX 31
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 31 East
9
Arrive at destination
TX 31
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 175 / US Highway 175 West
Merge onto US 175 / US Highway 175 West
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 175
Take the exit onto US 175
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 175; TX 31; Loop 7 / Jed Robinson Loop
Merge onto US 175; TX 31; Loop 7 / Jed Robinson Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
26.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
TX 31
Take the exit onto TX 31
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
26.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
TX 31 / State Highway 31 East
Turn left onto TX 31 / State Highway 31 East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.17 round trip
$3.69/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.08 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.43 | $5.51 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
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
Murchison, TX
Late night in Murchison on Monday
Local time
3:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 predominantly highway, with 87% of the 31.6 miles on major roads. You'll experience an 11.8-mile stretch on US Highway 175 West before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a cruising feel with minimal stops, as there's a significant portion of the drive that is not broken up by frequent exits or intersections.
87% 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: 11.8 mi on US Highway 175 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and East Cedar Creek Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near US 175 / US Highway 175 West.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (US 175 / US Highway 175 West): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.4 miles (US 175): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.7 miles (US 175; TX 31; Loop 7 / Jed Robinson Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
567 ft
329 ft
Total Climb
322 ft
Total Descent
254 ft
Highest Point
567 ft
~27.1 mi in
Elevation Range
238 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Seven Points, TX
Full guide →Arriving in Murchison, 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 40m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on US Highway 175 West. 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 10.6 miles (US 175 / US Highway 175 West): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.4 miles (US 175): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.7 miles (US 175; TX 31; Loop 7 / Jed Robinson Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Murchison, 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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