How far is Emory, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Emory, TX to Houston, TX is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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
237.3 mi
04h 06m
Flight
216.27 mi
348.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.27 mi
Kilometers
348.06 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.3 mi
Kilometers
381.9 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM CDT
Return by in Emory
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emory
2026-04-22T18:36
Arrive Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emory
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
Latexo
TX

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

From Emory
121.3 mi
02h 03m
To Houston
116 mi
02h 03m

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
5 to 10 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 Emory and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Quitman Street

    9 m · 3 sec · West Quitman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Texas Street

    122 m · 14 sec · North Texas Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Lennon Drive

    21.5 mi · 25 min · East Lennon Drive

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Pacific Street

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pacific Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Toll 49

    22 mi · 24 min · Toll 49

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: Tyler, Noonday

    2473 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 155 South

    14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155 South

  8. 8

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 155

    20.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1329 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Loop 256

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Loop 256

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crockett Road

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Crockett Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Robb Street

    22.3 mi · 26 min · North Robb Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2438 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emory 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Robb Street
86.8 mi · 37%
Crockett Road
60.2 mi · 25%
Toll 49
22 mi · 9%
East Lennon Drive
21.5 mi · 9%
State Highway 155
20.5 mi · 9%
State Highway 155 South
14.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Robb Street

Merge slight left

63.6 mi · 01h 13m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
216.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Latexo
02h 03m from Emory
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Emory 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 Emory to Houston?

The road trip is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Latexo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Emory and 116 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.63 one way or $63.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Latexo

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

83 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

108 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

117 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emory and Houston. Straight-line distance: 216.27 mi (348.06 km).

Emory

#1 Emory

City in Texas, USA

Population1,367
Coordinates32.8745700, -95.7655200
Altitude146
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: Quitman Street (-95.76555, 32.874526)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $31.63
Round trip
$63.26
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.63 $63.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.59 $71.18
Premium $4.59 $38.43 $76.85
Diesel $3.99 $33.42 $66.84

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Emory and Houston. The current time is 18:36:32.

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.