How far is Eustace, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Eustace, TX to Houston, TX is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
212.21 mi
03h 28m
Flight
179.84 mi
289.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.84 mi
Kilometers
289.42 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.21 mi
Kilometers
341.52 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, May 2, 4:44 PM CDT
Return by in Eustace
Sat, May 2, 8:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eustace
2026-05-02T13:16
Arrive Houston
Sat, May 2, 4:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eustace
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
Lovelady
TX

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

From Eustace
98.7 mi
01h 44m
To Houston
113.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Front Street

    23 m · 4 sec · East Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto FM 316 South

    153 m · 17 sec · FM 316 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 175 East

    10.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 175 East

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Corsicana Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Corsicana Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Palestine Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Palestine Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 19 South

    28.3 mi · 42 min · State Highway 19 South

  8. 8

    Continue on West Spring Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Spring Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Crockett Road

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Crockett Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Robb Street

    22.3 mi · 26 min · North Robb Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2438 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eustace 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Robb Street
86.8 mi · 41%
Crockett Road
62.3 mi · 29%
State Highway 19 South
28.3 mi · 13%
US Highway 175 East
10.9 mi · 5%
West Spring Street
3.86 mi · 2%
South Palestine Street
2.56 mi · 1%
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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovelady
01h 44m from Eustace
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eustace and 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 Eustace to Houston?

The road trip is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Lovelady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Eustace and 113.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eustace and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Lovelady

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

94 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Bryan, TX

102 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eustace and Houston. Straight-line distance: 179.84 mi (289.42 km).

Eustace

#1 Eustace

City in Texas, USA

Population1,020
Coordinates32.3070900, -96.0066400
Altitude129
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: Front Street (-96.006769, 32.306876)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.35 L · about $28.30
Round trip
$56.61
14.98 gal · 56.7 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.30 $56.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.85 $63.69
Premium $4.59 $34.39 $68.77
Diesel $3.99 $29.91 $59.82

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Eustace and Houston. The current time is 13:16:35.

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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.