How far is Fairview, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Fairview, TX to Houston, TX is about 292.7 miles (471.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
292.7 mi
04h 36m
Flight
259.17 mi
417.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.17 mi
Kilometers
417.1 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.7 mi
Kilometers
471.05 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, Apr 12, 4:12 PM CDT
Return by in Fairview
Sun, Apr 12, 8:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-12T11:36
Arrive Houston
Sun, Apr 12, 4:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
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
Teague
TX

City in Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Fairview
143.7 mi
02h 18m
To Houston
149.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 4765

    15 m · 4 sec · County Road 4765

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 730

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 730

  3. 3

    Continue on Boyd Rot Road 730 North

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Boyd Rot Road 730 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Parkway

    135 m · 9 sec · Northwest Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 199 East

    989 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Jacksboro Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Henderson Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout

    34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35W North, I 30 East

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 54 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  18. 18

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

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 68%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 17%
Jacksboro Highway
13.2 mi · 5%
I 35W North
8.45 mi · 3%
Boyd Rot Road 730 North
6.56 mi · 2%
Lake Worth Boulevard
2.05 mi · 1%
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
259.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Teague
02h 18m from Fairview
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview 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 Fairview to Houston?

The road trip is about 292.7 miles (471.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Teague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Fairview and 149.1 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.04 one way or $78.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Teague

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

81 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

106 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

McGregor

108 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

117 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Houston. Straight-line distance: 259.17 mi (417.1 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0192900, -97.5458600
Altitude224
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: County Road 4765 (-97.54586, 33.019292)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.1 L · about $39.04
Round trip
$78.07
20.66 gal · 78.2 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.04 $78.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.92 $87.85
Premium $4.59 $47.43 $94.85
Diesel $3.99 $41.25 $82.50

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Houston. The current time is 11:36:10.

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.