Origin
Groves, TX
Morning in Groves on Friday
Local time
6:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groves, 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
23m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groves, TX
Mark Direen
Walden, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Groves, TX to Walden, TX covers 19 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Memorial Freeway, TX 73, Fannett Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Memorial Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 19 miles, with most of the trip on Memorial Freeway and TX 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 miles on Memorial Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Memorial Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Memorial Freeway and TX 73. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
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 23m drive. You will face about 6 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 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward TX 73 West
Navigation decision point
Toward TX 73 West
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Beaumont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South:...
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Freeway
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward TX 124: Fannett Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TX 124: Fannett Road
5
19 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Tyrrell Park Road
Turn left onto Tyrrell Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Freeway | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| TX 73 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Fannett Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 39th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Parkway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Cardinal Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tyrrell Park Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Memorial Freeway
— 14.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groves, TX and Walden, TX.
1
Start on 39th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
39th Street
2
Turn slight right onto East Parkway Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Parkway Street
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward TX 73 West
4
Merge onto TX 73
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 73
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Beaumont
6
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 124: Fannett Road
8
Turn straight onto West Cardinal Drive
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Cardinal Drive
9
Turn left onto TX 124
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fannett Road
10
Turn left onto Tyrrell Park Road
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tyrrell Park Road
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Tyrrell Park Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
6:20 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
12 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
23m 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 Groves, TX to Walden, TX covers 19 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Memorial Freeway, TX 73, Fannett 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 9.5 miles from Groves, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.87 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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Groves, 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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