Origin
Groves, TX
Morning in Groves on Friday
Local time
11:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groves, TX to Westbury, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groves, TX
Mark Direen
Westbury, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
This 31.7-mile drive from Groves, TX to Westbury, TX is a straightforward, single-day trip, estimated to take about 49 minutes. With a fuel cost of approximately $5, it's an economical option for a short excursion. You'll be navigating primarily on Memorial Freeway and Old Sour Lake Road, with College Street also playing a role. The route is considered a mixed drive, offering a blend of road types. Given its brevity and manageable duration, it's perfectly suited as a quick outing rather than requiring an overnight stop. This journey stays within the Great Plains region, making for a consistent landscape.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 59% of the drive utilizing highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 15.2 miles along Memorial Freeway. This suggests a good portion of the drive will be on faster, more direct roads, interspersed with sections on local roads like Old Sour Lake Road and College Street. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' indicating that you'll transition between higher-speed travel and potentially more winding or stop-and-go segments as you approach your destination. Be prepared for these changes in pace and road type.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 18.5 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 69; US 96; US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 69; US 96; US 287
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 90: Liberty
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 851
Toward US 90: Liberty
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Groves, TX to Westbury, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lufkin along the way.
Lufkin
18.5 mi in
|
~21m
|
via US 69; US 96; US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Freeway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Old Sour Lake Road | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| College Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| TX 73 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 69 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Keith Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Sherman Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 39th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Memorial Freeway
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groves, TX and Westbury, 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
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 851
Toward US 90: Liberty
10
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto College Street
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
College Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto Keith Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Keith Road
13
Turn left onto Phelan Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Phelan Boulevard
14
Continue on Old Sour Lake Road
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Old Sour Lake Road
15
Turn right onto West Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Road
16
Turn left onto Sherman Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sherman Road
17
Arrive at destination
Sherman Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Groves, TX · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Groves, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Westbury, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Westbury, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
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
Westbury, TX
Morning in Westbury on Friday
Local time
11:23 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
49m 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 Westbury, TX covers 31.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Memorial Freeway, Old Sour Lake Road, College Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $4.79 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 18.5 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Groves, TX to Westbury, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lufkin along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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