Origin
Ovilla, TX
Afternoon in Ovilla on Saturday
Local time
3:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ovilla, TX to Nena, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ovilla, TX
Mark Direen
Nena, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
Ovilla to Nena is 15 miles and takes about 24 minutes via FM 664 and I-35E, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop perfect for a simple journey or an add-on to a larger itinerary. You'll primarily be on highways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 664 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Ovilla Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| I 35E | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South US Highway 77 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Interstate 35E | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Connecting Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FM 664
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ovilla, TX and Nena, TX.
1
Start on West Main Street
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto FM 664
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ovilla Road
3
Continue on FM 664
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 664
4
Continue on FM 664
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ovilla Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 35E South
6
Merge onto I 35E
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 397
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Interstate 35E
9
Turn left onto Connecting Road
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
Connecting Road
10
Turn right onto US 77
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South US Highway 77
11
Arrive at destination
US 77
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35E South
5
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 35E
Merge onto I 35E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 397
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Connecting Road
Turn left onto Connecting Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 77 / South US Highway 77
Turn right onto US 77 / South US Highway 77
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Nena, TX
Afternoon in Nena on Saturday
Local time
3:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
22 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
24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of the route utilizing major roads like FM 664 and I-35E. Expect stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment lasting 4.9 miles on FM 664. The road will feel like a typical highway commute, designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours. You'll experience a predictable driving environment with minimal complexity.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on FM 664.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 664 and Ovilla Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in.
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 24m 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 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on FM 664. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (I 35E): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nena, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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