How far is Diboll, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Diboll, TX to Houston, TX is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
108.86 mi
01h 44m
Flight
104.31 mi
167.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.31 mi
Kilometers
167.87 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.86 mi
Kilometers
175.19 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM CDT
Return by in Diboll
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Diboll
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Diboll
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
Shepherd
TX

Human settlement in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States of America

From Diboll
54.4 mi
00h 52m
To Houston
54.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Judd

    44 m · 6 sec · Judd

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Temple Drive

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Temple Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  5. 5

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

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

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

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  8. 8

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 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 Diboll 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Temple Drive
106 mi · 98%
East Freeway
0.47 mi
Fannin Street
0.36 mi
North San Jacinto Street
0.31 mi
Prairie Street
0.25 mi
I 10 West
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

North Temple Drive

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 52m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shepherd
00h 52m from Diboll
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Diboll 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 Diboll to Houston?

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Shepherd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Diboll and 54.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shepherd

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

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

RAIL

Houston

89 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

91 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Beaumont

96 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

107 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Diboll and Houston. Straight-line distance: 104.31 mi (167.87 km).

Diboll

#1 Diboll

City in Angelina County, Texas, United States

Population5,123
Coordinates31.1871300, -94.7810400
Altitude64
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: Judd (-94.781046, 31.187069)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.54 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.02
7.68 gal · 29.08 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.51 $29.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.59 $17.63 $35.26
Diesel $3.99 $15.33 $30.67

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 Diboll and Houston. The current time is 20:12:35.

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.