How far is Blossom, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Blossom, TX to Houston, TX is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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
304.68 mi
05h 16m
Flight
269.35 mi
433.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.35 mi
Kilometers
433.47 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.68 mi
Kilometers
490.33 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Blossom
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blossom
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blossom
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
Appleby
TX

City in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States

From Blossom
152.2 mi
02h 38m
To Houston
152.5 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Blossom and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pyron Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Pyron Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chittem Street

    67 m · 16 sec · Chittem Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    1338 ft · 19 sec · East Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Young Street

    149 m · 12 sec · Young Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Holly Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 271 South

    11.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 271 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Paris Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Paris Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Halesboro Street

    148 m · 6 sec · Halesboro Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    1055 ft · 14 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Mount Pleasant Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 271 South

    8.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 271 South

  13. 13

    Continue on North First Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · North First Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    11.7 mi · 13 min · North US Highway 271

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 271

  16. 16

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Ferguson Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 271

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Upshur Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Upshur Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1758 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Tyler Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 135

    11.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    15 m · 1 sec

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  32. 32

    Turn left onto US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  33. 33

    Continue on North Railroad Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Railroad Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin

    68 m · 6 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    128 m · 12 sec

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    556 ft · 16 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left

    32 m · 4 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto North US Highway 59

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59

  41. 41

    Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

  42. 42

    Continue on Stallings Drive

    2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right

    919 ft · 25 sec

  44. 44

    Turn straight

    68 m · 6 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street

  46. 46

    Continue on South US Highway 59

    19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward South First Street

    121 m · 10 sec

  48. 48

    Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

    1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

  49. 49

    Turn left onto South First Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

  50. 50

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  51. 51

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Diboll Relief Route

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  53. 53

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  56. 56

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  57. 57

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  58. 58

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  59. 59

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  60. 60

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
61 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
111 mi · 36%
South US Highway 271
26.8 mi · 9%
US Highway 271 South
20.1 mi · 7%
South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 6%
US Route 259
19.3 mi · 6%
South Henderson Boulevard
16.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Diboll Relief Route

Continue on Diboll Relief Route

111 mi · 02h 02m

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
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
269.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appleby
02h 38m from Blossom
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Blossom 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 Blossom to Houston?

The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Appleby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from Blossom and 152.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.62 one way or $81.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Appleby

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

11 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

87 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

96 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Tyler, TX

97 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blossom and Houston. Straight-line distance: 269.35 mi (433.47 km).

Blossom

#1 Blossom

City

Population1,576
Coordinates33.6615000, -95.3857900
Altitude161
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: Pyron Street (-95.385783, 33.661428)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.7 L · about $40.62
Round trip
$81.25
21.5 gal · 81.4 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.62 $81.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.71 $91.42
Premium $4.59 $49.35 $98.71
Diesel $3.99 $42.92 $85.85

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 Blossom and Houston. The current time is 00:52:19.

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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.