Origin
Bear Creek, TX
Afternoon in Bear Creek on Friday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bear Creek, TX
patrice schoefolt
Avinger, TX
Thomas balabaud
Bear Creek to Avinger is 8.4 miles and takes about 17 minutes via TX 155, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short excursion stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state and county roads, making it an easy addition to a longer journey or a quick trip on its own. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous drive or when you need to cover a small distance efficiently.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the drive utilizing major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles along TX 155. You'll experience a mix of driving, transitioning from TX 155 to County Road 1634 and then County Road 1632. Expect a relatively smooth journey with clear road surfaces, typical of Texas state and county highways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 155 and County Road 1634. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near County Road 1632.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (County Road 1632): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (County Road 1634): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto County Road 1632
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto County Road 1634
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto TX 155
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto TX 49 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 155 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| County Road 1634 | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| County Road 1632 | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1626 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek, TX and Avinger, TX.
Start on County Road 1626
Turn left onto County Road 1632
Turn left onto County Road 1634
Turn left onto TX 155
Turn right onto TX 49
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bear Creek on Friday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Avinger on Friday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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