How far is Crockett, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Crockett, TX to Houston, TX is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
118.55 mi
01h 56m
Flight
107.58 mi
173.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.58 mi
Kilometers
173.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.55 mi
Kilometers
190.79 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM CDT
Return by in Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crockett
2026-04-23T07:13
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crockett
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
New Waverly
TX

City in Walker County, Texas, United States

From Crockett
58 mi
00h 58m
To Houston
60.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Houston Avenue

    88 m · 5 sec · East Houston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    27.5 mi · 32 min · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Robb Street

    7.3 mi · 8 min · North Robb Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2438 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crockett and Houston.

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Robb Street
86.8 mi · 73%
South 4th Street
27.5 mi · 23%
Milam Street
0.69 mi · 1%
I 10 East
0.41 mi
Louisiana Street
0.1 mi
Prairie Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Waverly
00h 58m from Crockett
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crockett and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Crockett to Houston?

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

New Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Crockett and 60.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crockett and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near New Waverly

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 New Waverly and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 10.4 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 New Waverly.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Houston

86 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Bryan, TX

86 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Houston, TX

88 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crockett and Houston. Straight-line distance: 107.58 mi (173.13 km).

Crockett

#1 Crockett

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population6,350
Coordinates31.3182400, -95.4566100
Altitude111
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: East Houston Avenue (-95.456611, 31.318402)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.84 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.59
8.36 gal · 31.68 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.80 $31.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.77 $35.55
Premium $4.59 $19.19 $38.38
Diesel $3.99 $16.69 $33.38

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 Crockett and Houston. The current time is 07:13:01.

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.