How far is Cross Roads, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Cross Roads, TX to Houston, TX is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
140.29 mi
02h 25m
Flight
124.09 mi
199.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.09 mi
Kilometers
199.71 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.29 mi
Kilometers
225.77 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, May 30, 3:09 PM CDT
Return by in Cross Roads
Sat, May 30, 5:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cross Roads
2026-05-30T12:44
Arrive Houston
Sat, May 30, 3:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cross Roads
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
Livingston
TX

Texan town

From Cross Roads
70.5 mi
01h 12m
To Houston
69.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cross Roads and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on FM 1911

    86 m · 11 sec · FM 1911

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 69 South

    1.9 mi · 2 min · US Highway 69 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Rusk Street

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    555 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    1041 ft · 22 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto John Redditt Drive

    4.5 mi · 7 min · John Redditt Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 324, FM 819: Southwood Dr, Feagin Dr

    1170 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto College Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · College Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South First Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South First Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  11. 11

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Diboll Relief Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
111 mi · 79%
Rusk Street
15.2 mi · 11%
John Redditt Drive
4.53 mi · 3%
South First Street
2.18 mi · 2%
College Drive
1.92 mi · 1%
US Highway 69 South
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Diboll Relief Route

Continue on Diboll Relief Route

111 mi · 02h 02m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
124.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 12m from Cross Roads
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cross Roads and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cross Roads to Houston?

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Cross Roads and 69.8 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cross Roads and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

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

RAIL

Beaumont

105 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

105 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Houston

113 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

115 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cross Roads and Houston. Straight-line distance: 124.09 mi (199.71 km).

Cross Roads

#1 Cross Roads

Town of the United States

Population1,578
Coordinates31.5271200, -94.9699400
Altitude101
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 1911 (-94.969955, 31.527155)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.41
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.71 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.09
Premium $4.59 $22.73 $45.45
Diesel $3.99 $19.77 $39.53

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cross Roads and Houston. The current time is 12:44:21.

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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.