Origin
Combine, TX
Morning in Combine on Friday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Combine, TX to Talty, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
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.
Combine, TX
Thomas balabaud
Talty, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Combine and Talty, Texas, you are looking at a brief 11.1-mile journey that typically takes about 18 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, meaning you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complex logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire distance, making it an extremely budget-friendly commute. Since both towns are situated within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, highway-focused route that serves as a practical connection rather than a destination-heavy vacation. Use this road when you need efficient, no-nonsense travel between these two points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience, as 95% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend most of your time navigating North FM 148, FM 3039, and FM 1389, which provide a consistent driving pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the first 6.1 miles on North FM 148, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm early on. Because this is a short trip, there are zero required stops, giving you full control over your transit time. The road maintains a functional, utilitarian feel that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic turns.
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.
North FM 148 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
472 ft
350 ft
Total Climb
122 ft
Total Descent
36 ft
Highest Point
472 ft
~9.5 mi in
Elevation Range
122 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North FM 148 and FM 3039. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FM 3039.
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 18m 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 0.4 miles (FM 3039): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (FM 148 / South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (FM 148 / East Church Street): 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.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 3039
Turn left onto FM 3039
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
FM 148 / South 4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto FM 148 / South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
FM 148 / East Church Street
Turn right onto FM 148 / East Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
FM 148 / College Street
At end of road, turn left onto FM 148 / College Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
FM 1641
Turn left onto FM 1641
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North FM 148 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| FM 3039 | 4 mi | 7m |
| FM 1389 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| FM 1641 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North FM 148
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Combine, TX and Talty, TX.
1
Start on FM 1389
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
FM 1389
2
Turn left onto FM 3039
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 3039
3
At end of road, turn left onto FM 148
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 4th Street
4
Turn right onto FM 148
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Church Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto FM 148
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
College Street
6
Continue on FM 148
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North FM 148
7
Turn left onto FM 1641
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
FM 1641
8
Arrive at destination
FM 1641
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Talty, TX
Morning in Talty on Friday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
18m 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 Combine, TX to Talty, TX covers 11.1 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North FM 148, FM 3039, FM 1389. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Combine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.68 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 18m 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 0.4 miles (FM 3039): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (FM 148 / South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (FM 148 / East Church Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Combine, TX to Talty, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 350 ft to 472 ft elevation with about 122 ft of total climbing.
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. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. 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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