Origin
Ben Hur, TX
Night in Ben Hur on Thursday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ben Hur, TX to Coolidge, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ben Hur, TX
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Coolidge, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Ben Hur, TX to Coolidge, TX covers 23.1 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FM 339, FM 73, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on FM 339. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 23.1 miles, with most of the trip on FM 339 and FM 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.9 miles on FM 339.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FM 339 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 339 and FM 73. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 339.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 339): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FM 339): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.6 miles (US 84; FM 339): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 339
Turn right onto FM 339
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 339
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 339
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 84; FM 339
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; FM 339
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
FM 339
Turn left onto FM 339
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
FM 73
Turn right onto FM 73
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 339 | 11.9 mi | 21m |
| FM 73 | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| US 84 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lcr 609 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bell Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
FM 339
— 11.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ben Hur, TX and Coolidge, TX.
1
Start on Lcr 609
60 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lcr 609
2
Turn right onto FM 339
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
FM 339
3
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 339
11 mi
·
19 min
·
FM 339
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; FM 339
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 84; FM 339
5
Turn left onto FM 339
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
FM 339
6
Turn right onto FM 73
11 mi
·
19 min
·
FM 73
7
Arrive at destination
FM 73
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
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.
Destination
Coolidge, TX
Night in Coolidge on Thursday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
40m 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 Ben Hur, TX to Coolidge, TX covers 23.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 339, FM 73, US 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Ben Hur, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.49 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 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 339): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FM 339): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.6 miles (US 84; FM 339): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ben Hur, TX to Coolidge, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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