How far is Chandler, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Chandler, TX to Houston, TX is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Houston County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Houston.
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Start on East Highway 31
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31 West
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Take the exit right toward Loop 49 Toll South
3132 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Toll 49
4.9 mi · 5 min · Toll 49
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: Tyler, Noonday
2473 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 155 South
14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155 South
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on North Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on State Highway 155
20.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155
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Take the exit left
1329 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop 256
3.3 mi · 5 min · Loop 256
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Turn left onto Crockett Road
60.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Crockett Road
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Continue on North Robb Street
7.3 mi · 8 min · North Robb Street
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Continue straight
15 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit straight
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2438 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Houston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Robb Street
Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 01h 13m
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 Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chandler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Houston?
The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Lovelady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Chandler and 94.5 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.81 one way or $51.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chandler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelady
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 Lovelady.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Houston. Straight-line distance: 175.95 mi (283.17 km).
#1 Chandler
City in Henderson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,219 |
| Coordinates | 32.3079300, -95.4799600 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.04 | $58.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.36 | $62.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
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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