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Trip from Springlake, TX to Sudan, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

23.6 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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Downtown Springlake, TX, TX

Springlake, TX

Thilina Alagiyawanna

Downtown Sudan, TX, TX

Sudan, TX

A. G. Rosales

Trip Overview

Springlake to Sudan is 23.6 miles and takes about 26 minutes via FM 1055, US 70, and FM 1843, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brief duration, it’s an ideal route for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger journey. You won't encounter many services, so plan accordingly before you set out. It’s a simple, functional connection between two points in the Texas Panhandle.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FM 1055 9.4 mi 10m
US 70 6 mi 7m
FM 1843 5.8 mi 6m
South Amherst Road 1.9 mi 2m
US 84 0.5 mi <1m
North Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
US 385 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: FM 1055 — 9.4 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 385

9 ft · 5 sec · US 385
2

Turn left onto US 70

6.0 mi · 7 min · US 70
3

Turn left onto FM 1055

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Amherst Road
Use the left lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

6.8 mi · 7 min · FM 1055
5

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

2.5 mi · 2 min · FM 1055
6

Turn right onto FM 1843

5.8 mi · 6 min · FM 1843
7

Turn right onto US 84

0.5 mi · 36 sec · US 84
8

Turn right onto FM 303

89 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
9

Arrive at destination

FM 303

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 70

Turn left onto US 70

Navigation decision point

6
6 mi into trip | ~7m in | FM 1055 / South Amherst Road

Turn left onto FM 1055 / South Amherst Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
7.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | FM 1055

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
14.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | FM 1055

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1055

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
17.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | FM 1843

Turn right onto FM 1843

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.54 one way

$7.09 round trip

$3.81/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $3.92 $7.84
premium $4.57 $4.24 $8.48
diesel $6.28 $5.83 $11.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Springlake, TX

Morning in Springlake on Thursday

Local time

7:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

NNE 20 to 30 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:22AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 16 at 6:11AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Destination

Sudan, TX

Morning in Sudan on Thursday

Local time

7:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Sunny

NNE 20 to 30 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:22AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 16 at 6:11AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi 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

26m 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 route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 92% of the journey on these types of roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch on FM 1055, extending for 9.4 miles. The drive primarily utilizes state and federal highways, offering a consistent and efficient pace. Expect a predominantly smooth and direct experience, characteristic of highway-focused travel in this part of Texas. The road conditions should remain predictable throughout the short distance.

92% 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: 9.4 mi on FM 1055.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 1055 and US 70. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70.

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 23.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (FM 1055 / South Amherst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (FM 1055): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

3,755 ft 3,645 ft

Total Climb

146 ft

Total Descent

75 ft

Highest Point

3,755 ft

~23.6 mi in

Elevation Range

110 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Springlake, TX

Full guide →

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 26m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on FM 1055. 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.

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 (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (FM 1055 / South Amherst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (FM 1055): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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