How far is Edgecliff Village, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Edgecliff Village, TX to Houston, TX is about 263 miles (423.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.93 mi
04h 05m
Flight
231.67 mi
372.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.67 mi
Kilometers
372.83 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.93 mi
Kilometers
423.15 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 AM CDT
Return by in Edgecliff Village
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgecliff Village
2026-04-17T21:46
Arrive Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgecliff Village
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Edgecliff Village
130.1 mi
02h 02m
To Houston
132.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgecliff Village and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Chelsea Drive

    1818 ft · 1 min · Chelsea Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brenton Road

    30 m · 8 sec · Brenton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Edgecliff Road

    537 ft · 17 sec · Edgecliff Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto James Avenue

    1413 ft · 45 sec · James Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto California Parkway South

    1985 ft · 40 sec · California Parkway South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgecliff Village 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 76%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 19%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.04 mi · 3%
Milam Street
0.69 mi
I 10 East
0.41 mi
California Parkway South
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 28m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
231.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 02m from Edgecliff Village
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edgecliff Village and Partly Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgecliff Village to Houston?

The road trip is about 263 miles (423.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Edgecliff Village and 132.9 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edgecliff Village and Partly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgecliff Village and Houston. Straight-line distance: 231.67 mi (372.83 km).

Edgecliff Village

#1 Edgecliff Village

Town of the United States

Population3,012
Coordinates32.6576300, -97.3427900
Altitude209
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: Chelsea Drive (-97.34279, 32.657772)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.12 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.14
18.56 gal · 70.24 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.07 $70.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.46 $78.92
Premium $4.59 $42.60 $85.21
Diesel $3.99 $37.06 $74.11

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgecliff Village and Houston. The current time is 21:46:25.

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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.