Origin
New Colony, TX
Evening in New Colony on Thursday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Colony, TX to Liberty, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
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 Colony, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Liberty, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Colony, TX to Liberty, TX covers 18.8 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 TX 155, US 59, County Road 1617 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on TX 155. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 18.8 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 (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 18.8 miles, with most of the trip on TX 155 and US 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.7 miles on TX 155.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 155 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 155 and US 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near TX 155.
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 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (County Road 1631): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (County Road 1626): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
TX 155
Turn right onto TX 155
Navigation decision point
3
11.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
County Road 1631
Turn left onto County Road 1631
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
County Road 1626
Turn right onto County Road 1626
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
County Road 1626
Keep slight left at fork onto County Road 1626
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
County Road 1617
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 1617
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 155 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| US 59 | 5 mi | 5m |
| County Road 1617 | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| County Road 1626 | 2.3 mi | 9m |
| County Road 1632 | 2 mi | 7m |
| County Road 1631 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 155
— 6.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Colony, TX and Liberty, TX.
1
Start on US 59
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 59
2
Turn right onto TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 155
3
Turn left onto County Road 1631
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1631
4
Turn left onto County Road 1632
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 1632
5
Turn right onto County Road 1626
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1626
6
Keep slight left at fork onto County Road 1626
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 1626
7
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 1617
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1617
8
Turn left
298 ft
·
14 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.84 one way
$5.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
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
Liberty, TX
Evening in Liberty on Thursday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
6 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 New Colony, TX to Liberty, TX covers 18.8 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 155, US 59, 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 9.4 miles from New Colony, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.84 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 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (County Road 1631): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (County Road 1626): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Colony, TX to Liberty, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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