Origin
Kosse, TX
Night in Kosse on Thursday
Local time
10:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kosse, TX to Ben Hur, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ben Hur, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Kosse, TX to Ben Hur, TX covers 18.9 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FM 339, FM 147, North Mignonette Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on FM 339. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 18.9 miles, with most of the trip on FM 339 and FM 147. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.8 miles on FM 339.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 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 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 339 and FM 147. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 14 / North Mignonette 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 33m 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 14 / North Mignonette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (FM 339): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (FM 147; FM 339): 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 14 / North Mignonette Street
Turn right onto TX 14 / North Mignonette Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 339
Turn left onto FM 339
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
FM 147; FM 339
At end of road, turn left onto FM 147; FM 339
Navigation decision point
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
FM 339
Turn right onto FM 339
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Lcr 609
Turn right onto Lcr 609
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 339 | 16.8 mi | 29m |
| FM 147 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Mignonette Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lcr 609 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FM 339
— 16.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kosse, TX and Ben Hur, TX.
1
Start on TX 7
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn right onto TX 14
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Mignonette Street
3
Turn left onto FM 339
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
FM 339
4
At end of road, turn left onto FM 147; FM 339
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 147; FM 339
5
Turn right onto FM 339
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
FM 339
6
Turn right onto Lcr 609
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lcr 609
7
Arrive at destination
Lcr 609
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
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 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
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
Ben Hur, TX
Night in Ben Hur on Thursday
Local time
10:29 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
20 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
33m 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 Kosse, TX to Ben Hur, TX covers 18.9 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 339, FM 147, North Mignonette 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 9.4 miles from Kosse, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 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 33m 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 14 / North Mignonette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (FM 339): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (FM 147; FM 339): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kosse, TX to Ben Hur, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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