Origin
Rose City, TX
Evening in Rose City on Thursday
Local time
6:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rose City, TX to West Orange, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Orange, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Rose City, TX to West Orange, TX covers 21.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, West Park Avenue, Strickland Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and West Park Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.1 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Park Avenue. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old US Highway 90.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old US Highway 90): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Pansy Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
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Old US Highway 90
Turn right onto Old US Highway 90
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Pansy Lane
Turn left onto Pansy Lane
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 874A
Toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst
5
20 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 14.1 mi | 14m |
| West Park Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Strickland Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Macarthur Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West I-10 Service Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Freeway Boulevard South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dayton Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 14.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose City, TX and West Orange, TX.
1
Start on Canary Street
199 ft
·
10 sec
·
Canary Street
2
Turn right onto Old US Highway 90
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old US Highway 90
3
Turn left onto Pansy Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pansy Lane
4
Turn right onto West Freeway Boulevard South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Freeway Boulevard South
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles
6
Merge onto I 10; US 90
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 10; US 90
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 874A
Toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst
8
Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West I-10 Service Road
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Park Avenue
10
Continue on US 90 Bus
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Strickland Drive
11
Turn left onto US 90 Bus; TX 87
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Drive
12
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto South Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Avenue
14
Turn right onto Dayton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayton Street
15
Turn right onto Western Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
16
Turn left onto FM 2177
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Irving Street
17
Arrive at destination
FM 2177
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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
West Orange, TX
Evening in West Orange on Thursday
Local time
6:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 Rose City, TX to West Orange, TX covers 21.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West Park Avenue, Strickland Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Rose City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old US Highway 90): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Pansy Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Rose City, TX to West Orange, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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