Origin
New London, TX
Evening in New London on Thursday
Local time
7:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, TX to Mount Enterprise, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30 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 49m
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 New London, TX to Mount Enterprise, TX covers 30 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 US Route 259, TX 323, Highway 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on US Route 259. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30 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 (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 30 miles, with most of the trip on US Route 259 and TX 323. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.2 miles on US Route 259.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Route 259 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Route 259 and TX 323. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Phillips 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 41m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Phillips Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 42 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (TX 323): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Phillips Street
Turn right onto Phillips Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 42 / Main Street
Turn left onto TX 42 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TX 323
Turn left onto TX 323
Navigation decision point
3
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
TX 64 / SH 64
Turn left onto TX 64 / SH 64
Navigation decision point
4
29.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 84 / East Rusk Street
Turn left onto US 84 / East Rusk Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Route 259 | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| TX 323 | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| Highway 79 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| SH 64 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Railroad Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Phillips Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Burnett Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Route 259
— 16.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, TX and Mount Enterprise, TX.
1
Start on Burnett Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Burnett Street
2
Turn right onto Phillips Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Phillips Street
3
Turn left onto TX 42
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto TX 323
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
TX 323
5
Turn left onto TX 64
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 64
6
Turn right onto US 79; US 259
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
7
Turn left onto US 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
8
Continue on US 259
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Railroad Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 84
104 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Rusk Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 84
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
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 · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
Mount Enterprise, TX
Evening in Mount Enterprise on Thursday
Local time
7:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler 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 London, TX to Mount Enterprise, TX covers 30 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Route 259, TX 323, Highway 79. 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 miles from New London, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.53 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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Phillips Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 42 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (TX 323): Navigation decision point.
The route from New London, TX to Mount Enterprise, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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