Origin
Bear Creek, TX
Night in Bear Creek on Thursday
Local time
9:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bear Creek, TX to Pruett, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bear Creek, TX
patrice schoefolt
Pruett, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
This short 17.2-mile drive from Bear Creek, TX to Pruett, TX takes about 26 minutes and is a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed in a single go without the need for an overnight stop. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the drive on main roads like US 59 and TX 155. With an estimated fuel cost of $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. You'll experience a consistent driving feel throughout, making it a simple and efficient way to connect these two Texas locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 26-minute journey, with 84% of the drive utilizing main roads. You'll spend a significant portion on US 59 and TX 155, with a final stretch on County Road 1632. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles on US 59, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The road character remains largely consistent, providing a predictable and efficient drive without significant changes in terrain or road type.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and TX 155. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near County Road 1632.
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 26m 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 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
County Road 1632
Turn left onto County Road 1632
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
TX 155
Turn right onto TX 155
Navigation decision point
3
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
County Road 1641
Turn left onto County Road 1641
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| TX 155 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| County Road 1632 | 2 mi | 7m |
| County Road 1626 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| County Road 1631 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| County Road 1641 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 7.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek, TX and Pruett, TX.
1
Start on County Road 1626
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1626
2
Turn left onto County Road 1632
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 1632
3
Turn right
238 ft
·
10 sec
4
Continue on County Road 1631
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1631
5
Turn right onto TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 155
6
Turn right onto US 59
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 59
7
Turn left onto County Road 1641
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 1641
8
Arrive at destination
County Road 1641
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
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
Pruett, TX
Night in Pruett on Thursday
Local time
9:53 PM
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bear Creek, TX to Pruett, TX covers 17.2 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, TX 155, County Road 1632. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Bear Creek, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (County Road 1632): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bear Creek, TX to Pruett, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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