How far is Daingerfield, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Daingerfield, TX to Houston, TX is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
248.1 mi
04h 23m
Flight
228.98 mi
368.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.98 mi
Kilometers
368.5 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.1 mi
Kilometers
399.28 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in Daingerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daingerfield
2026-04-23T03:03
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daingerfield
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
Lufkin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Daingerfield
123.7 mi
02h 11m
To Houston
124.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy 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 Daingerfield and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    90 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout

    40 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on North Linda Drive

    534 ft · 17 sec · North Linda Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Myrtle Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Linda Drive

    34.6 mi · 44 min · Linda Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Eastman Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · North Eastman Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Estes Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Estes Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gardiner Mitchell Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gardiner Mitchell Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on TX 322

    15.3 mi · 17 min · TX 322

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2421 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kilgore Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Kilgore Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  14. 14

    Continue on North Railroad Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Railroad Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin

    68 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    128 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    556 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    32 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North US Highway 59

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59

  22. 22

    Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Stallings Drive

    2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    919 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    68 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South US Highway 59

    19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward South First Street

    121 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

    1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South First Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

  31. 31

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  32. 32

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Diboll Relief Route

  33. 33

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

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  34. 34

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

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  36. 36

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  38. 38

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daingerfield 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
42 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
111 mi · 45%
Linda Drive
34.6 mi · 14%
South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 8%
US Route 259
19.3 mi · 8%
TX 322
15.7 mi · 6%
US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 5%
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 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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lufkin
02h 11m from Daingerfield
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Daingerfield 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 Daingerfield to Houston?

The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Lufkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Daingerfield and 124.4 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 229 miles (368.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lufkin

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

32 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daingerfield and Houston. Straight-line distance: 228.98 mi (368.5 km).

Daingerfield

#1 Daingerfield

City in Morris County, Texas, United States

Population2,393
Coordinates33.0317900, -94.7218700
Altitude121
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: (-94.72178, 33.031701)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.75 gal
33.14 L · about $33.07
Round trip
$66.13
17.5 gal · 66.28 L
Estimated CO2
77.8 kg one way
Round trip: 155.5 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.07 $66.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.21 $74.41
Premium $4.59 $40.17 $80.34
Diesel $3.99 $34.94 $69.88

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 Daingerfield and Houston. The current time is 03:03:21.

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.