Origin
Thornton, TX
Night in Thornton on Thursday
Local time
10:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thornton, TX to Ben Hur, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ben Hur, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Thornton, TX to Ben Hur, TX covers 22.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 164, State Highway 14 South, FM 339 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on State Highway 164. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 22.6 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 164 and State Highway 14 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.9 miles on State Highway 164.
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.
State Highway 164 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 State Highway 164 and State Highway 14 South. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near TX 164 / West Yeagua Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Thornton, TX to Ben Hur, TX is easy. At 34m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (TX 164 / West Yeagua Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (FM 339): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (Lcr 609): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
TX 164 / West Yeagua Street
Turn left onto TX 164 / West Yeagua Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
FM 339
Turn left onto FM 339
Navigation decision point
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Lcr 609
Turn left onto Lcr 609
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 164 | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 14 South | 8 mi | 11m |
| FM 339 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Yeagua Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East 11th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Preston Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lcr 609 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 164
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton, TX and Ben Hur, TX.
1
Start on FM 1246
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East 11th Street
2
Turn right onto TX 14; FM 1246
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Preston Street
3
Continue on TX 14
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 14 South
4
Turn left onto TX 164
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Yeagua Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on TX 164
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 164
6
Turn left onto FM 339
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 339
7
Turn left onto Lcr 609
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lcr 609
8
Arrive at destination
Lcr 609
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
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
Ben Hur, TX
Night in Ben Hur on Thursday
Local time
10:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
34m 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 Thornton, TX to Ben Hur, TX covers 22.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 164, State Highway 14 South, FM 339. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Thornton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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.
The drive from Thornton, TX to Ben Hur, TX is easy. At 34m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (TX 164 / West Yeagua Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (FM 339): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (Lcr 609): Navigation decision point.
The route from Thornton, TX to Ben Hur, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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