Origin
Bevil Oaks, TX
Morning in Bevil Oaks on Friday
Local time
7:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bevil Oaks, TX to Walden, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Bevil Oaks, TX
Hector Portillo
Walden, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Bevil Oaks, TX to Walden, TX covers 15.6 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eastex Freeway, TX 105, Sweetgum Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Eastex Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.6 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 (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 15.6 miles, with most of the trip on Eastex Freeway and TX 105. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.7 miles on Eastex Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eastex Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Eastex Freeway and TX 105. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near TX 105.
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 22m 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: at 1.1 miles (TX 105): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 105
At end of road, turn left onto TX 105
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway toward Houston, Port Arthur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Houston, Port Arthur
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Walden Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 848
Toward Walden Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bevil Oaks, TX and Walden, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Port Arthur.
Houston
10.4 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 69; US 96; US 287
Port Arthur
10.4 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 69; US 96; US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastex Freeway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| TX 105 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Sweetgum Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Walden Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eastex Freeway Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 10 South Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tyrrell Park Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Eastex Freeway
— 6.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bevil Oaks, TX and Walden, TX.
1
Start on Sweetgum Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sweetgum Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto TX 105
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
TX 105
3
Turn slight right onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South
5
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastex Freeway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Toward Houston, Port Arthur
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 848
Toward Walden Road
8
Continue on Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
9
Turn left onto Walden Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Walden Road
10
Arrive at destination
Tyrrell Park Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Walden, TX
Morning in Walden on Friday
Local time
7:38 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bevil Oaks, TX to Walden, TX covers 15.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eastex Freeway, TX 105, Sweetgum Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Bevil Oaks, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.36 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 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (TX 105): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Between Bevil Oaks, TX and Walden, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Port Arthur.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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