Origin
Roxton, TX
Late night in Roxton on Friday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roxton, TX to Taylortown, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roxton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Taylortown, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Roxton, TX to Taylortown, TX covers 23.1 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FM 1497, FM 38, FM 1184 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on FM 1497. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 23.1 miles, with most of the trip on FM 1497 and FM 38. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.9 miles on FM 1497.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 1497 and FM 38. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 137 / Honey Grove 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 40m drive. You will face about 5 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 (FM 137 / Honey Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 38; FM 137): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (FM 1184): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
|
FM 137 / Honey Grove Street
Turn right onto FM 137 / Honey Grove Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 38; FM 137
Turn right onto FM 38; FM 137
Navigation decision point
3
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
FM 1184
Turn right onto FM 1184
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
FM 1497
Turn right onto FM 1497
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
FM 1498
Turn right onto FM 1498
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 1497 | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| FM 38 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| FM 1184 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 1184 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Honey Grove Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wight Street | <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 Roxton, TX and Taylortown, TX.
1
Start on Wight Street
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wight Street
2
Turn right onto FM 137
475 ft
·
11 sec
·
Honey Grove Street
3
Turn right onto FM 38; FM 137
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
FM 38; FM 137
4
Turn right onto FM 1184
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 1184
5
Continue on FM 1184
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 1184
6
Turn right onto FM 1497
11 mi
·
19 min
·
FM 1497
7
Turn right onto FM 1498
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
FM 1498
8
Arrive at destination
FM 1498
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Taylortown on Friday
Local time
2:01 AM
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
1 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
40m 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 Roxton, TX to Taylortown, TX covers 23.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 1497, FM 38, FM 1184. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Roxton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.49 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 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 137 / Honey Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (FM 38; FM 137): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (FM 1184): Navigation decision point.
The route from Roxton, TX to Taylortown, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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