Origin
Tahoka, TX
Late night in Tahoka on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tahoka, TX to O'Donnell, 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
18m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tahoka, TX
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O'Donnell, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between two towns in the Texas Great Plains, the 16.3-mile trip from Tahoka to O'Donnell is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to reach your destination in about 18 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Loop 472 along with the East and West Access Roads to complete the journey. With a modest fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical route for local travel. Because both towns are situated within the same region, you will experience consistent Great Plains terrain from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 87 | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| Doak Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Loop 76 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Access Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Access Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Loop 472 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Loop 76 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 87
— 14.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahoka, TX and O'Donnell, TX.
1
Start on US 87
0.5 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 87
2
Take the exit
440 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Loop 472: Tahoka
3
Turn straight onto East Access Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Access Road
4
Turn left onto Loop 472
322 ft
·
18 sec
·
Loop 472
5
Turn left onto West Access Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Access Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
7
Merge onto US 87
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US 87
8
Turn left onto Loop 76; FM 2053
148 ft
·
4 sec
·
Loop 76; FM 2053
9
At end of road, turn right onto Loop 76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Loop 76
10
Continue on Loop 76
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Doak Street
11
Arrive at destination
Doak Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward Loop 472: Tahoka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Loop 472: Tahoka
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Loop 472
Turn left onto Loop 472
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Access Road
Turn left onto West Access Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Loop 76; FM 2053
Turn left onto Loop 76; FM 2053
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Loop 76 / North Loop 76
At end of road, turn right onto Loop 76 / North Loop 76
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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
O'Donnell, TX
Late night in O'Donnell on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating local access roads, which provides a more hands-on experience behind the wheel than a typical highway trek. Since the entire distance is only 16.3 miles, there is no significant "longest stretch" to worry about; instead, you should prepare for a series of turns and local road transitions. The lack of highway speed means you can take your time and stay alert to the changing local traffic patterns between these two communities.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on US 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and Doak Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
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 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.8 miles (Loop 472): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Access Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
3,103 ft
2,995 ft
Total Climb
107 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
3,103 ft
~1.2 mi in
Elevation Range
108 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Tahoka, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Lynn County Courthouse — historic place in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas
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 18m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on US 87. 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 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.8 miles (Loop 472): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Access Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at O'Donnell, 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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