Origin
Blossom, TX
Evening in Blossom on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blossom, TX to Forest Chapel, TX
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
1 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blossom, TX
Balázs Benjamin
Forest Chapel, TX
Antonio Garcia Prats
Trip Overview
The drive from Blossom, TX to Forest Chapel, TX covers 30.2 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 North US Highway 271, FM 197, Lamar Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on North US Highway 271. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.1 miles from Blossom, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 30.2 miles, with most of the trip on North US Highway 271 and FM 197. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 miles on North US Highway 271.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North US Highway 271 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US Highway 271 and FM 197. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chittem Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Chittem Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 82 / West Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 271): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Chittem Street
Turn right onto Chittem Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 82 / West Front Street
Turn right onto US 82 / West Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 271
Take the exit onto US 271 toward US 271: Hugo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 271: Hugo
6
23.4 mi into trip
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~28m in
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FM 197
Turn left onto FM 197
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
30.2 mi into trip
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~40m in
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Pat Mayse West Park Road
Turn left onto Pat Mayse West Park Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North US Highway 271 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| FM 197 | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Lamar Road | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 82 East | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Loop 286 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Front Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 82 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North US Highway 271
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blossom, TX and Forest Chapel, TX.
1
Start on Pyron Street
57 ft
·
4 sec
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Pyron Street
2
Turn right onto Chittem Street
220 ft
·
12 sec
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Chittem Street
3
Turn right onto US 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
4
Continue on US 82
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 82 East
5
Continue on US 82
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Road
6
Take the exit onto US 82
510 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 82
7
Take the ramp onto US 82
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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US 82
8
Merge onto US 82; US 271; Loop 286
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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Northeast Loop 286
9
Take the exit onto US 271
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 271
Toward US 271: Hugo
10
Turn right onto US 271
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 271
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North US Highway 271
12
Turn left onto FM 197
6.7 mi
·
11 min
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FM 197
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Pat Mayse West Park Road
283 ft
·
12 sec
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Pat Mayse West Park Road
14
Arrive at destination
Pat Mayse West Park Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.1 miles from Blossom, TX, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30.2 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.1 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Chapel, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blossom, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blossom, TX
This is one driving day of about 30.2 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blossom, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North US Highway 271 for about 12.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Blossom, TX · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Blossom, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forest Chapel, TX
The final approach into Forest Chapel, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Forest Chapel, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Exxon - Tesla Supercharger
Paris, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Forest Chapel, TX
Evening in Forest Chapel on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:55PM CDT until April 14 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:48PM CDT until April 14 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
71°F
Greenville, TX
15 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blossom, TX to Forest Chapel, TX covers 30.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North US Highway 271, FM 197, Lamar 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 15.1 miles from Blossom, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.56 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 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chittem Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 82 / West Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 271): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Blossom, TX to Forest Chapel, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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