How far is College Station, TX from Conroe, TX?

The driving distance from College Station, TX to Conroe, TX is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
65.64 mi
01h 27m
Flight
56.68 mi
91.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.68 mi
Kilometers
91.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.64 mi
Kilometers
105.64 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conroe
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM CDT
Return by in College Station
Thu, Oct 15, 6:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Station
2026-10-15T15:44
Arrive Conroe
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in College Station
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
Plantersville
TX

Unincorporated community in Grimes County, Texas

From College Station
32.8 mi
00h 43m
To Conroe
32.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between College Station and Conroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Station and Conroe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto University Drive East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · University Drive East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road

    2483 ft · 50 sec · South Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 6

    760 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Earl Rudder Freeway

    19.6 mi · 20 min · South Earl Rudder Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 6

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6

  7. 7

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

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Highway 6

    854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 105

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 105

    29.6 mi · 44 min · State Highway 105

  11. 11

    Continue on West Davis Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Davis Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Pacific Street

    31 m · 5 sec · North Pacific Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pacific Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Station and Conroe.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 105
35.5 mi · 54%
South Earl Rudder Freeway
19.6 mi · 30%
West Davis Street
4.44 mi · 7%
State Highway 6
3.58 mi · 5%
University Drive East
1.63 mi · 2%
South Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 105

Continue on State Highway 105

29.6 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plantersville
00h 43m from College Station
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving College Station and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Conroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Station to Conroe?

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Plantersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from College Station and 32.8 miles from Conroe.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around College Station and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Conroe.

Stop Ideas Near Plantersville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Bryan, TX

62 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

79 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

80 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Station and Conroe. Straight-line distance: 56.68 mi (91.22 km).

College Station

#1 College Station

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

Population119,260
Coordinates30.6279800, -96.3344100
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Conroe

#2 Conroe

The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.

Population96,214
Coordinates30.3118800, -95.4560500
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: College Station (-96.33441, 30.62798)
End: Conroe (-95.45605, 30.31188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.81
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $8.91 $17.81
Mid-grade $4.35 $10.09 $20.17
Premium $4.72 $10.96 $21.91
Diesel $5.78 $13.40 $26.80

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 College Station and Conroe. The current time is 15:44:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.