Origin
Reno, TX
Night in Reno on Thursday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reno, TX to Taylortown, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reno, TX
Thomas balabaud
Taylortown, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Reno, TX to Taylortown, TX covers 24.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FM 1497, 3rd Street Southeast, Southeast Loop 286 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on FM 1497. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Reno, TX to Taylortown, TX covers 24.8 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
FM 1497 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 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 early in the drive near US 82 / Lamar Road.
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 39m 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: near the start (US 82 / Lamar Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.8 miles (Southeast Loop 286): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (FM 1497 / 3rd Street Southeast): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 82 / Lamar Road
Turn sharp left onto US 82 / Lamar Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southeast Loop 286
Turn left onto Southeast Loop 286
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
FM 1497 / 3rd Street Southeast
Turn left onto FM 1497 / 3rd Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
FM 1497
Turn left onto FM 1497
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
FM 1498
Turn right onto FM 1498
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 1497 | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| 3rd Street Southeast | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Southeast Loop 286 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Lamar Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Lamar Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| FM 1498 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FM 1497
— 10.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno, TX and Taylortown, TX.
1
Start on this road
161 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 82
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Road
3
Continue on US 82
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lamar Avenue
4
Turn left onto Southeast Loop 286
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southeast Loop 286
5
Merge onto US 271; Loop 286
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Loop 286
6
Turn left onto FM 1497
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
3rd Street Southeast
7
Turn left onto FM 1497
11 mi
·
19 min
·
FM 1497
8
Turn right onto FM 1498
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
FM 1498
9
Arrive at destination
FM 1498
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Taylortown, TX
Night in Taylortown on Thursday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
2 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
39m 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 Reno, TX to Taylortown, TX covers 24.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 1497, 3rd Street Southeast, Southeast Loop 286. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Reno, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.75 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 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 82 / Lamar Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.8 miles (Southeast Loop 286): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (FM 1497 / 3rd Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Reno, TX to Taylortown, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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