Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wells Branch, TX
Mark Direen
Kincheonville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Wells Branch to Kincheonville is 21.6 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Express 1 Toll and North Mopac Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect a mix of toll roads and surface streets, making it a straightforward, quick trip. It's ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Express 1 Toll | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| North Mopac Expressway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Wells Branch Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Brodie Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West William Cannon Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Alpha Collier Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Mopac Service Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Merrilltown Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wells Branch, TX and Kincheonville, TX.
Start on Quiet Wood Drive
Turn right onto Alpha Collier Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Klattenhoff Drive
Turn left onto Merrilltown Drive
Turn right onto Wells Branch Parkway
Turn left onto FM 1325
Take the ramp
Merge onto Loop 1 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto Express 1 Toll
Merge onto Loop 1
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Mopac Service Road
Turn left onto West William Cannon Drive
Turn right onto Brodie Lane
Turn left onto Blumie Street
Turn right onto James Ander Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Klattenhoff Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto FM 1325 / North Mopac Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Express 1 Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward William Cannon Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Brodie Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.58 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Wells Branch on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Kincheonville on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route features 36% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch covering 10.5 miles on Express 1 Toll. You'll transition from highway speeds to surface streets, so be prepared for changes in traffic density and speed limits. The latter part of the drive will involve navigating more local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Klattenhoff Drive.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Klattenhoff Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (FM 1325 / North Mopac Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Express 1 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
319 ft
Total Descent
380 ft
Highest Point
827 ft
Elevation Range
311 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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