Origin
China, TX
Morning in China on Friday
Local time
7:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from China, 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
17m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
China, TX
Thomas balabaud
Walden, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from China, TX to Walden, TX covers 13.3 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Walden Road, South Major Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 13.3 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 (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 13.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Walden Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.8 miles on US 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Walden Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from China, TX to Walden, TX is easy. At 17m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.9 miles (FM 364 / South Major Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Walden Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
8.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
FM 364 / South Major Drive
Turn right onto FM 364 / South Major Drive
Navigation decision point
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Walden Road
Turn left onto Walden Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Walden Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Major Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tyrrell Park Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between China, TX and Walden, TX.
1
Start on North Broadway
189 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Broadway
2
Turn left onto US 90
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 90
3
Take the exit
171 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn right onto FM 364
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Major Drive
5
Turn left onto Walden Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Walden Road
Use the left lane.
6
Arrive at destination
Tyrrell Park Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
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
16 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
17m 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 China, TX to Walden, TX covers 13.3 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Walden Road, South Major Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from China, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.01 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.
The drive from China, TX to Walden, TX is easy. At 17m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.9 miles (FM 364 / South Major Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Walden Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from China, TX to Walden, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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