How far is Burkburnett, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Burkburnett, TX to Houston, TX is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 353.6 miles (569.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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
392.4 mi
05h 46m
Flight
353.59 mi
569.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
353.59 mi
Kilometers
569.05 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.4 mi
Kilometers
631.51 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Tue, Jun 2, 5:02 PM CDT
Return by in Burkburnett
Tue, Jun 2, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burkburnett
2026-06-02T11:15
Arrive Houston
Tue, Jun 2, 5:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burkburnett
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
Rice
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Burkburnett
196.7 mi
02h 53m
To Houston
195.7 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    21 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Avenue D

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue D

  3. 3

    Continue on Sheppard Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sheppard Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Red River Expressway

    1013 ft · 20 sec · South Red River Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Wichita Falls

    707 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Red River Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Red River Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Freeway

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Central Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  9. 9

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Continental Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  33. 33

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burkburnett 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
39 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
8 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
237 mi · 60%
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 26%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 4%
Central Freeway
9.46 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 mi · 1%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

234 mi · 04h 06m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
353.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice
02h 53m from Burkburnett
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burkburnett and 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 Burkburnett to Houston?

The road trip is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.7 miles from Burkburnett and 195.7 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 353.6 miles (569.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.34 one way or $104.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burkburnett and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Rice

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rice and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

62 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

66 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

84 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burkburnett and Houston. Straight-line distance: 353.59 mi (569.05 km).

Burkburnett

#1 Burkburnett

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population11,405
Coordinates34.0978700, -98.5706100
Altitude323
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: East 3rd Street (-98.570641, 34.097931)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 632 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.85 gal
52.42 L · about $52.34
Round trip
$104.68
27.7 gal · 104.84 L
Estimated CO2
123.1 kg one way
Round trip: 246.2 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.34 $104.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.89 $117.78
Premium $4.59 $63.59 $127.17
Diesel $3.99 $55.30 $110.61

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Burkburnett and Houston. The current time is 11:15:23.

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.