How far is Anahuac, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Anahuac, TX to Houston, TX is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anahuac and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anahuac and Houston.
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Start on Miller Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Miller Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 61
3.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 61
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Turn left onto I 10 Frontage Road
1.4 km · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
42.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anahuac and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
42.2 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anahuac and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anahuac to Houston?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mont Belvieu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Anahuac and 23.1 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $13.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Anahuac and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Mont Belvieu
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building
La Porte City Hall
La Porte First City Hall & Jail
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mont Belvieu.
Houston
Houston, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Beaumont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anahuac and Houston. Straight-line distance: 40.82 mi (65.7 km).
#1 Anahuac
City in Texas
| Population | 2,333 |
| Coordinates | 29.7730000, -94.6827000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.90 | $15.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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