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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Express 1 Toll
— 10.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells Branch, TX and Kincheonville, TX.
1
Start on Quiet Wood Drive
310 ft·15 sec·Quiet Wood Drive
2
Turn right onto Alpha Collier Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Alpha Collier Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Klattenhoff Drive
0.1 mi·37 sec·Klattenhoff Drive
4
Turn left onto Merrilltown Drive
0.3 mi·40 sec·Merrilltown Drive
5
Turn right onto Wells Branch Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Wells Branch Parkway
6
Turn left onto FM 1325
0.1 mi·14 sec·North Mopac Service Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward TX 1 Toll SouthUse the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto Loop 1 Toll
1.3 mi·1 min·North Mopac Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Express 1 Toll
10 mi·11 min·Express 1 Toll
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto Loop 1
5.4 mi·6 min·North Mopac Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward William Cannon DriveUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto South Mopac Service Road
0.3 mi·35 sec·South Mopac Service Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto West William Cannon Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·West William Cannon Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Brodie Lane
0.7 mi·1 min·Brodie Lane
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Blumie Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Blumie Street
16
Turn right onto James Ander Street
283 ft·12 sec·James Ander Street
17
Arrive at destination
James Ander Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
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.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Klattenhoff Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Klattenhoff Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|FM 1325 / North Mopac Service Road
Turn left onto FM 1325 / North Mopac Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip|~7m in|Express 1 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto Express 1 Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
19.5 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward William Cannon Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward William Cannon Drive
6
20.7 mi into trip|~27m in|Brodie Lane
Turn right onto Brodie Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
$3.69/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.08
$3.47
$6.94
premium
$4.43
$3.77
$7.54
diesel
$5.60
$4.76
$9.52
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, 2026-08-31.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Aug 12, 2026
Origin
Wells Branch, TX
Late night
in Wells Branch on Saturday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
100°F
Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 12:29PM CDT until August 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 12:23PM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
Kincheonville, TX
Late night
in Kincheonville on Saturday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
101°F
Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 12:29PM CDT until August 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 12:23PM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth 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
29m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Express 1 Toll.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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.
Driving Effort8/10
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Express 1 Toll. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kincheonville, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.4 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kincheonville, TX before heading back.
