Origin
Coolidge, TX
Night in Coolidge on Thursday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coolidge, TX to Ben Hur, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 43m
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.
Coolidge, TX
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Ben Hur, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coolidge, TX to Ben Hur, 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, Bell Street, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed 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 (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Coolidge, TX to Ben Hur, TX covers 23.1 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 6 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near FM 339.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Coolidge, TX to Ben Hur, TX is easy. At 40m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles (FM 339): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (FM 339): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (Lcr 609): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
FM 339
Turn left onto FM 339
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
FM 339
Turn left onto FM 339
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Lcr 609
Turn left onto Lcr 609
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 339 | 11.9 mi | 21m |
| Bell Street | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| US 84 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lcr 609 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FM 339
— 11.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coolidge, TX and Ben Hur, TX.
1
Start on FM 73
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Bell Street
2
Turn left onto FM 339
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
FM 339
3
Continue on US 84; FM 339
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 84; FM 339
4
Turn left onto FM 339
12 mi
·
20 min
·
FM 339
5
Turn left onto Lcr 609
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lcr 609
6
Arrive at destination
Lcr 609
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
Ben Hur, TX
Night in Ben Hur 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 Coolidge, TX to Ben Hur, 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, Bell Street, US 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Coolidge, 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.
The drive from Coolidge, TX to Ben Hur, TX is easy. At 40m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles (FM 339): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (FM 339): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles (Lcr 609): Navigation decision point.
The route from Coolidge, TX to Ben Hur, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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