How far is Anderson Mill, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Anderson Mill, TX to Houston, TX is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.11 mi
02h 51m
Flight
153.61 mi
247.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.61 mi
Kilometers
247.21 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.11 mi
Kilometers
272.16 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Anderson Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson Mill
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson Mill
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Anderson Mill
89.4 mi
01h 25m
To Houston
79.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson Mill and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson Mill and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    60 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Salt Mill Hollow

    615 ft · 22 sec · Salt Mill Hollow

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Millwright Parkway

    899 ft · 27 sec · Millwright Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lake Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Creek Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Research Boulevard

    1705 ft · 34 sec · Research Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 183 South

    982 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  17. 17

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson Mill and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 81%
US 183 South
13.6 mi · 8%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 6%
Bergstrom Expressway
6.3 mi · 4%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi · 2%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Texas State Highway 71

Continue on Texas State Highway 71

137 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
153.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 25m from Anderson Mill
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Anderson Mill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson Mill to Houston?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Anderson Mill and 79.8 miles from Houston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anderson Mill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fayetteville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayetteville.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson Mill and Houston. Straight-line distance: 153.61 mi (247.21 km).

Anderson Mill

#1 Anderson Mill

Census designated place

Population8,744
Coordinates30.4549200, -97.8058400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.805591, 30.454698)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $22.56
Round trip
$45.12
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.56 $45.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.38 $50.77
Premium $4.59 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $3.99 $23.84 $47.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson Mill and Houston. The current time is 00:10:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.