Origin
Mount Enterprise, TX
Afternoon in Mount Enterprise on Thursday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Enterprise, TX to New London, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Enterprise, TX to New London, TX covers 29.9 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Railroad Avenue, Route 259, Highway 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 29.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Railroad Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Enterprise, TX to New London, TX is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Enterprise, TX to New London, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Railroad Avenue | — | — |
| Route 259 | — | — |
| Highway 79 | — | — |
| SH 64 | — | — |
| North Van Buren Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Phillips Street | — | — |
| Burnett Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Railroad Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Enterprise, TX and New London, TX.
1
Start on East Rusk Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Rusk Street
2
Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Railroad Avenue
3
Continue on US Route 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
4
Turn right onto Highway 79
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
5
Turn left onto SH 64
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 64
6
Turn right onto North Van Buren Street
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
North Van Buren Street
7
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Phillips Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Phillips Street
9
Turn left onto Burnett Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Burnett Street
10
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 London, TX
Afternoon in New London on Thursday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
17 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
41m 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 Mount Enterprise, TX to New London, TX covers 29.9 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Railroad Avenue, Route 259, Highway 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Mount Enterprise, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.52 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.
The drive from Mount Enterprise, TX to New London, TX is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Enterprise, TX to New London, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Enterprise, TX to New London, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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