Trip from West Orange, TX to Rose City, TX

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, West Park Avenue, Strickland Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from West Orange, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from West Orange, TX to Rose City, TX?

The route from West Orange, TX to Rose City, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

22.3 mi

36 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 28m ★

6 AM

0h 30m

8 AM

0h 36m

10 AM

0h 32m

12 PM

0h 32m

3 PM

0h 33m

5 PM

0h 35m

8 PM

0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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West Orange, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from West Orange, TX to Rose City, TX covers 22.3 miles and takes about 30m 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 15.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 30m highway drive covering 22.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and West Park Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.2 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 21 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 15.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Park Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Western Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 14 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 (Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 90 Bus; TX 87 / Macarthur Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Western Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Western Avenue

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto South Avenue

Navigation decision point

1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 90 Bus; TX 87 / Macarthur Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 90 Bus; TX 87 / Macarthur Drive

Navigation decision point

21.2 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward Rose City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 858 Toward Rose City

22.3 mi into trip | ~30m in | Canary Street

Turn left onto Canary Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	15.2 mi	15m
West Park Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
Strickland Drive	1.5 mi	2m
West I-10 Service Road	0.8 mi	1m
Macarthur Drive	0.6 mi	<1m
Dayton Street	0.5 mi	1m
West Freeway Boulevard South	0.4 mi	1m
Western Avenue	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 15.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Orange, TX and Rose City, TX.

Start on FM 2177

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Irving Street

At end of road, turn right onto Western Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue

Turn left onto Dayton Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dayton Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Avenue

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Broad Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 90 Bus; TX 87

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Macarthur Drive

Turn right onto US 90 Bus

1.5 mi · 2 min · Strickland Drive

Continue on US 90 Bus

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue

Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West I-10 Service Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston

Merge onto I 10; US 90

15 mi · 15 min · I 10; US 90

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 858 Toward Rose City

Turn straight onto West Freeway Boulevard North

423 ft · 15 sec · West Freeway Boulevard North

Turn left

247 ft · 16 sec

Turn left onto West Freeway Boulevard South

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Freeway Boulevard South

Turn right

0.2 mi · 44 sec

Turn right onto Canary Street

86 ft · 4 sec · Canary Street

Continue on Canary Street

213 ft · 11 sec · Canary Street

Turn right onto Old US Highway 90

185 ft · 9 sec · Old US Highway 90

Turn left onto Canary Street

199 ft · 8 sec · Canary Street

Arrive at destination

Canary Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.37 one way

$6.74 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$3.69	$7.38
premium	$4.54	$3.98	$7.96
diesel	$5.61	$4.92	$9.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.7	$2.34	$1.07
Efficient EV	5.6	$1.95	$0.89
EV Truck/SUV	8.9	$3.12	$1.43

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Orange, TX

Evening in West Orange on Thursday

Local time

6:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rose City, TX

Evening in Rose City 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

30m 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 West Orange, TX to Rose City, TX covers 22.3 miles and takes about 30m 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 11.2 miles from West Orange, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.37 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 30m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from West Orange, TX to Rose City, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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