How far is Cut and Shoot, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Cut and Shoot, TX to Houston, TX is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.45 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.38 mi
63.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.38 mi
Kilometers
63.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.45 mi
Kilometers
73.15 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Mon, Nov 9, 4:37 PM CST
Return by in Cut and Shoot
Mon, Nov 9, 5:36 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cut and Shoot
2026-11-09T15:37
Arrive Houston
Mon, Nov 9, 4:37 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cut and Shoot
9:30 PM CST
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
Spring
TX

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Cut and Shoot
22.8 mi
00h 29m
To Houston
22.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 11:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cut and Shoot and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    134 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 105

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 105

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Loop 336 East

    5.6 mi · 9 min · North Loop 336 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 South

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cut and Shoot 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
35.7 mi · 78%
North Loop 336 East
5.55 mi · 12%
State Highway 105
2.77 mi · 6%
Milam Street
0.69 mi · 2%
I 10 East
0.41 mi · 1%
Louisiana Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

35.5 mi · 00h 42m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring
00h 29m from Cut and Shoot
Leave By
4:30 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cut and Shoot and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cut and Shoot to Houston?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Cut and Shoot and 22.7 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cut and Shoot and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Spring

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

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

RAIL

Houston

35 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

37 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

107 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cut and Shoot and Houston. Straight-line distance: 39.38 mi (63.38 km).

Cut and Shoot

#1 Cut and Shoot

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population1,490
Coordinates30.3332700, -95.3579900
Altitude58
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: Cut and Shoot (-95.35799, 30.33327)
End: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.00 $6.40 $12.79
Premium $4.38 $7.00 $14.00
Diesel $5.60 $8.97 $17.93

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Cut and Shoot and Houston. The current time is 15:37:47.

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.