How far is Azle, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Azle, TX to Houston, TX is about 286 miles (460.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
286 mi
04h 32m
Flight
251.81 mi
405.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.81 mi
Kilometers
405.25 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
286 mi
Kilometers
460.28 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Azle
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Azle
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Azle
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Azle
139.4 mi
02h 16m
To Houston
146.6 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Azle and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Street

    43 m · 11 sec · Locust Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1863 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Stewart Street

    637 ft · 23 sec · North Stewart Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street

    109 m · 7 sec · Southeast Parkway Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 199 East

    124 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Jacksboro Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Jacksboro Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Henderson Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout

    34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35W North, I 30 East

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 54 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Azle 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 70%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 18%
Jacksboro Highway
12.8 mi · 4%
I 35W North
8.45 mi · 3%
Lake Worth Boulevard
2.05 mi · 1%
North Henderson Street
1.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
251.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 16m from Azle
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Azle and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Azle to Houston?

The road trip is about 286 miles (460.3 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Azle and 146.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.13 one way or $76.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, 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 Buffalo.

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Azle and Houston. Straight-line distance: 251.81 mi (405.25 km).

Azle

#1 Azle

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population13,607
Coordinates32.8951300, -97.5458600
Altitude217
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: Locust Street (-97.54574, 32.894752)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.09 gal
38.2 L · about $38.13
Round trip
$76.26
20.18 gal · 76.4 L
Estimated CO2
89.7 kg one way
Round trip: 179.3 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.13 $76.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.90 $85.81
Premium $4.59 $46.32 $92.65
Diesel $3.99 $40.29 $80.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Azle and Houston. The current time is 01:18:39.

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.