How far is Beaumont, TX from Belton, TX?
The driving distance from Beaumont, TX to Belton, TX is about 252.9 miles (407 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Grimes County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaumont and Belton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont and Belton.
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Start on Calder Avenue
16 m · 9 sec · Calder Avenue
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Turn left onto Willow Street
1136 ft · 23 sec · Willow Street
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Continue on Park Street
2070 ft · 37 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto College Street
1112 ft · 19 sec · College Street
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Continue on Wall Street
1162 ft · 22 sec · Wall Street
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Continue on College Street
8.5 mi · 12 min · College Street
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Continue straight
39.6 mi · 45 min
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
1028 ft · 24 sec · North Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto West Clayton Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Clayton Street
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Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
534 ft · 15 sec · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the ramp straight
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North
43.9 mi · 47 min · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
2631 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on North Grand Parkway West
1990 ft · 40 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Turn right onto Tomball Parkway
136 m · 8 sec · Tomball Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TBT Toll North
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tomball Tollway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Browning Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 485
20.4 mi · 26 min · Farm-to-Market Road 485
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive
951 ft · 21 sec · North General Bruce Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
5.9 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
980 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North I-35 Frontage Road
1643 ft · 36 sec · North I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
2953 ft · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
66 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaumont and Belton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 6
Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beaumont and Mostly Sunny near Belton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaumont to Belton?
The road trip is about 252.9 miles (407 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Plantersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Beaumont and 126.5 miles from Belton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211 miles (339.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beaumont and Mostly Sunny near Belton.
Stop Ideas Near Plantersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plantersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaumont and Belton. Straight-line distance: 210.96 mi (339.5 km).
#1 Beaumont
The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.
| Population | 115,473 |
| Coordinates | 30.0860500, -94.1018500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 23,196 |
| Coordinates | 31.0560100, -97.4644500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belton (-97.46445, 31.05601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.95 | $81.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.62 | $71.24 |
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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