How far is Cameron, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Cameron, TX to Houston, TX is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.61 mi
02h 12m
Flight
122.21 mi
196.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.21 mi
Kilometers
196.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.61 mi
Kilometers
219.86 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Cameron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cameron
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cameron
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
Navasota
TX

City in the U.

From Cameron
71.1 mi
01h 06m
To Houston
65.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    1240 ft · 18 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Kemp Street

    1272 ft · 16 sec · Kemp Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 1st Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2095

    7 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2095

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    696 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Market Street

    2941 ft · 38 sec · South Market Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  10. 10

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 6

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 6

    854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 105

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  18. 18

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Mount Houston Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road

    668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    138 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cameron 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 22%
Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 18%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 10%
Tomball Parkway
12.6 mi · 9%
North Freeway
7.38 mi · 5%
Farm-to-Market Road 2095
7.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Earl Rudder Freeway

Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

30.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Navasota
01h 06m from Cameron
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cameron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Cameron to Houston?

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Navasota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Cameron and 65.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cameron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Navasota

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Bryan, TX

42 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

98 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

99 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cameron and Houston. Straight-line distance: 122.21 mi (196.68 km).

Cameron

#1 Cameron

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

Population5,410
Coordinates30.8532500, -96.9769300
Altitude122
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: US 77 (-96.976948, 30.853202)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.25 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.64 gal · 36.5 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.49 $40.99
Premium $4.59 $22.13 $44.26
Diesel $3.99 $19.25 $38.49

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 Cameron and Houston. The current time is 21:51:50.

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.