Origin
Yorktown, TX
Late night in Yorktown on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorktown, TX to Cuero, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorktown, TX
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Cuero, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Yorktown and Cuero, this 16.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Great Plains. You will spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Navigating via South Esplanade Street and East Broadway Street, you can easily budget around $2 for fuel for the entire distance. Since the route stays entirely within the state of Texas, you won't have to worry about changing regions or crossing borders. It is a practical, low-stress connection that lets you get from point A to point B without any complicated planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 72 | 15 mi | 21m |
| South Esplanade Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 72
— 15 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown, TX and Cuero, TX.
1
Start on TX 72
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn straight onto TX 72
15 mi
·
21 min
·
TX 72
3
Turn left onto US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Esplanade Street
4
Turn right onto US 87
229 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Broadway Street
5
Turn left
128 ft
·
9 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183 / South Esplanade Street
Turn left onto US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183 / South Esplanade Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 87 / East Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 87 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
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 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $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
Cuero, TX
Late night in Cuero on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
22m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged as you navigate through the heart of the Great Plains. You will not encounter any highway stretches on this 16.2-mile path, meaning the entire journey is comprised of local roads. Because there is no highway share, you should expect a more intimate, winding experience rather than a high-speed interstate grind. The longest uninterrupted stretch is zero miles on South Esplanade Street, confirming that this is a route defined by local maneuvering rather than long, straight hauls. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience that demands your attention as you transition between these two Texas towns.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on TX 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 72 and South Esplanade Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in near US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183 / South Esplanade Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yorktown, TX to Cuero, TX is easy. At 22m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles (US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183 / South Esplanade Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (US 87 / East Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
333 ft
168 ft
Total Climb
123 ft
Total Descent
215 ft
Highest Point
333 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
165 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Cuero, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Cuero Commercial Historic District — historic district in Cuero, De Witt County, Texas
- • First Methodist Church — historic church in Cuero, Texas, USA
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 22m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on TX 72. 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 15.4 miles (US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183 / South Esplanade Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (US 87 / East Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cuero, 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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