Origin
Hughes Springs, TX
Evening in Hughes Springs on Friday
Local time
8:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hughes Springs, TX to Pruett, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hughes Springs, TX
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Pruett, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 24-mile drive from Hughes Springs to Pruett, Texas, is perfect for a quick day trip, taking only about 32 minutes. With a 93% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, so you won't break the bank getting there. Traveling within the Great Plains region, this route offers a consistent driving experience without major shifts in scenery or road type. It's an easy addition to a larger Texas road trip or a simple point-to-point transit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 24-mile trip. With 93% of the route on highways like TX 11 and US 59, it’s a fast-paced journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.6 miles on TX 11. This means you'll likely experience smooth sailing with minimal slowdowns, allowing for consistent speed. The road's personality is practical and efficient, prioritizing direct travel over winding scenic byways.
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.
TX 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 11 and US 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street.
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 32m 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: near the start (TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (TX 11): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (TX 8 / State Highway 8): 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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street
Turn left onto TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 11
Turn left onto TX 11
Navigation decision point
3
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
TX 8 / State Highway 8
Turn right onto TX 8 / State Highway 8
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
TX 155
Merge onto TX 155
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
24 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
County Road 1641
Turn left onto County Road 1641
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 11 | 13.6 mi | 20m |
| US 59 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| 1st Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 8 | 1 mi | 1m |
| TX 155 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ward | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1641 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 11
— 13.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hughes Springs, TX and Pruett, TX.
1
Start on Ward
104 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward
2
Turn left onto TX 11; TX 49; FM 250
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
3
Turn left onto TX 11
14 mi
·
20 min
·
TX 11
4
Turn right onto TX 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 8
5
Merge onto TX 155
392 ft
·
5 sec
·
TX 155
6
Turn right onto US 59
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 59
7
Turn left onto County Road 1641
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 1641
8
Arrive at destination
County Road 1641
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
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
Pruett, TX
Evening in Pruett on Friday
Local time
8:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
32m 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 Hughes Springs, TX to Pruett, TX covers 24 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 11, US 59, 1st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Hughes Springs, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 11; TX 49; FM 250 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (TX 11): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (TX 8 / State Highway 8): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hughes Springs, TX to Pruett, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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