Origin
Queen City, TX
Morning in Queen City on Thursday
Local time
11:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queen City, TX to New Liberty, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queen City, TX
Arian Fernandez
New Liberty, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
This short 10.8-mile drive from Queen City to New Liberty in Texas should only take you about 18 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. Primarily using State Highway 77 North, Loop 59, and Farm-to-Market Road 96, this route is entirely within the Great Plains region. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an easy addition to any itinerary and doesn't require an overnight stay. You'll find this is a straightforward journey with no need to split it up, offering flexibility for your day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 52% of it being on highways. The road offers a blend of faster-paced highway sections and more local road experiences. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 4.8 miles along State Highway 77 North, which provides a good opportunity to settle in. The character of the drive shifts as you navigate from the main highway onto the farm-to-market roads, presenting a varied feel as you progress toward your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 77 North is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Loop 236.
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 18m 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 0.1 miles (Loop 236): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Loop 236
At end of road, turn left onto Loop 236
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 59
Turn left onto US 59
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 59
Take the exit onto US 59 toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naple...
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 59; TX77 / West Main Street
Merge onto US 59; TX77 / West Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
TX 77 / State Highway 77 North
Turn right onto TX 77 / State Highway 77 North
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Queen City, TX to New Liberty, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Naples along the way.
Naples
3.5 mi in
|
~5m
|
via US 59
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 77 North | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Loop 59 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 96 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| US 59 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Loop 236 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Houston Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 77 North
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queen City, TX and New Liberty, TX.
1
Start on FM 74
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Houston Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Loop 236
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Loop 236
3
Turn left onto US 59
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 59
4
Turn straight onto US 59
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Loop 59
5
Take the exit onto US 59
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 59
Toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naples
6
Merge onto US 59; TX77
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto TX 77
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 77 North
8
Turn right onto FM 96
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 96
9
Arrive at destination
FM 96
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in New Liberty on Thursday
Local time
11:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
16 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
18m 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 Queen City, TX to New Liberty, TX covers 10.8 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 77 North, Loop 59, Farm-to-Market Road 96. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Queen City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.63 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 18m 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 0.1 miles (Loop 236): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Queen City, TX to New Liberty, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Naples along the way.
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