How far is Center, TX from Humble, TX?

The driving distance from Center, TX to Humble, TX is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.59 mi
02h 47m
Flight
125.21 mi
201.5 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.21 mi
Kilometers
201.5 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.59 mi
Kilometers
231.09 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Humble
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM CDT
Return by in Center
Thu, Oct 15, 5:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center
2026-10-15T11:48
Arrive Humble
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center
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
Huntsville
TX

The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.

From Center
71.9 mi
01h 23m
To Humble
71.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Center and Humble.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center and Humble.

  1. 1

    Start on Lcr 800

    118 m · 22 sec · Lcr 800

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Yeagua Street

    20.5 mi · 31 min · East Yeagua Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward TX 164: Groesbeck

    2204 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    106.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Hardy Road

    2900 ft · 1 min · West Hardy Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2585 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Humble Westfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Humble Westfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street West

    2931 ft · 1 min · 1st Street West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Avenue D

    48 m · 9 sec · North Avenue D

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Herman Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Herman Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Herman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center and Humble.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 164
107 mi · 75%
East Yeagua Street
20.5 mi · 14%
Hardy Toll Road South
5.96 mi · 4%
West Hardy Road
5.91 mi · 4%
Humble Westfield Road
2.53 mi · 2%
1st Street West
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

TX 164

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 51m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
125.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsville
01h 23m from Center
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Center and Mostly Sunny near Humble.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Center to Humble?

The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Center and 71.7 miles from Humble.

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

The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Center and Mostly Sunny near Humble.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsville

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 Huntsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar

Huntsville , TX
1421 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States
Rating 4.3/5 1,088 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

79 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

84 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

108 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

110 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center and Humble. Straight-line distance: 125.21 mi (201.5 km).

Center

#1 Center

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population5,043
Coordinates31.5107300, -96.4247000
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Humble

#2 Humble

City in Texas

Population15,539
Coordinates29.9988300, -95.2621600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Center (-96.4247, 31.51073)
End: Humble (-95.26216, 29.99883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.18 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.93
10.14 gal · 38.36 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $19.46 $38.93
Mid-grade $4.35 $22.04 $44.08
Premium $4.72 $23.95 $47.89
Diesel $5.78 $29.28 $58.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Center and Humble. The current time is 11:48:34.

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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.