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FM 314 and FM 315: Edom to Palestine

FM 314, FM 315 · Edom → Palestine

Leisurely45 mi55 min2,300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 700 ftOne way
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The drive

This is an easy back-road run across East Texas from the old town of Edom, west of Tyler, to Palestine. Edom dates to 1856, and since the 1970s it's been a small artists' community: potter Doug Brown opened the first shop in 1971, and woodworkers, jewelers and glassblowers followed, along with the Edom Art Festival.

FM 314 runs south from Edom through Brownsboro, and FM 315 carries on south past Lake Palestine and through Poynor to the north edge of Palestine. In between it's rolling farm pasture and long stretches of hardwood and pine, with slow sweepers, a few tighter turns and light traffic. In spring Palestine is known for its dogwoods: Davey Dogwood Park on the north side of town blooms in late March and early April.

Along the way

  1. Edom
  2. Palestine
Elevation
2,300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 700 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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Good to know

  • Watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk and in the fall.
  • The Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration in Palestine, over several weekends in late March and early April, brings extra traffic to the town.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check DriveTexas.

Questions about this drive

How long is the drive from Edom to Palestine?

Edom to Palestine by FM 314 and FM 315 is 44.6 miles and takes about 55 minutes.

Is FM 315 a good drive?

FM 315 between Lake Palestine and Palestine is a quiet two-lane through farmland and pine and hardwood woods, with gentle curves and little traffic.

When is the best time to drive from Edom to Palestine?

Spring is a good time for FM 314 and FM 315: Palestine's dogwoods bloom in late March and early April, during the Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration.

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