Origin
Liberty, TX
Late night in Liberty on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty, TX to New Liberty, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 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 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liberty, TX
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New Liberty, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
This 30.5-mile drive from Liberty, TX, to New Liberty, TX, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about an hour. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 59 and TX 155, with a segment on County Road 1617, making it a largely highway-focused experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent scenery. This short distance makes it an ideal candidate for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a longer journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive is predominantly on highways, with 69% of the journey taking place on main roads like US 59 and TX 155. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.4 miles on US 59, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to TX 155 and then County Road 1617, the road character may shift slightly, but the overall profile remains highway-focused. Expect a steady driving experience without significant technical challenges, making it a comfortable ride for most vehicles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and TX 155. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 1h 1m drive. You will face about 11 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: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (County Road 1626): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (County Road 1632): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
County Road 1626
Turn left onto County Road 1626
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
County Road 1632
Turn left onto County Road 1632
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 59
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| TX 155 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| County Road 1617 | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| County Road 1626 | 2.3 mi | 9m |
| FM 2328 | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 96 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1632 | 2 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 77 West | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, TX and New Liberty, TX.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
182 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn straight onto County Road 1617
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1617
4
Turn left onto County Road 1626
2.3 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1626
5
Turn left onto County Road 1632
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 1632
6
Turn right
238 ft
·
10 sec
7
Continue on County Road 1631
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1631
8
Turn right onto TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 155
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 59
10
Turn left onto FM 2328
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 2328
11
Turn left onto FM 995; FM 2328
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
O'Farrell Road
12
Turn right onto FM 2328
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 2328
13
Turn left onto TX 77
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 77 West
14
Turn right onto FM 96
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 96
15
Arrive at destination
FM 96
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Liberty, TX · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Liberty, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Liberty, TX
The final approach into New Liberty, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
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
New Liberty, TX
Late night in New Liberty on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Linden, TX
15 mi in
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
7 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
1h 1m 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 Liberty, TX to New Liberty, TX covers 30.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, TX 155, County Road 1617. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Liberty, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.61 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 1h 1m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (County Road 1626): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (County Road 1632): Navigation decision point.
The route from Liberty, TX to New Liberty, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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