How far is Combine, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Combine, TX to Houston, TX is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.97 mi
03h 41m
Flight
206.61 mi
332.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.61 mi
Kilometers
332.5 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.97 mi
Kilometers
379.75 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Fri, May 1, 6:16 PM CDT
Return by in Combine
Fri, May 1, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Combine
2026-05-01T14:35
Arrive Houston
Fri, May 1, 6:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Combine
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Combine
117.6 mi
01h 50m
To Houston
118.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Malloy Bridge Road

    9.4 mi · 15 min · West Malloy Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 45 South

    1619 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    219 mi · 3 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Combine 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
219 mi · 93%
West Malloy Bridge Road
9.35 mi · 4%
Milam Street
0.69 mi
I 10 East
0.41 mi
Louisiana Street
0.1 mi
Prairie Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 49m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
206.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
01h 50m from Combine
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Combine 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 Combine to Houston?

The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Combine and 118.3 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.48 one way or $62.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Combine and Houston. Straight-line distance: 206.61 mi (332.5 km).

Combine

#1 Combine

City in Texas

Population2,537
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.5086000
Altitude126
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: FM 1389 (-96.50846, 32.588586)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.52 L · about $31.48
Round trip
$62.96
16.66 gal · 63.04 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.48 $62.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.42 $70.84
Premium $4.59 $38.24 $76.49
Diesel $3.99 $33.26 $66.52

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Combine and Houston. The current time is 14:35:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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