How far is Fannett, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Fannett, TX to Houston, TX is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.52 mi
01h 14m
Flight
67.62 mi
108.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.62 mi
Kilometers
108.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.52 mi
Kilometers
115.1 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Fri, Nov 6, 3:35 PM CST
Return by in Fannett
Fri, Nov 6, 4:49 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fannett
2026-11-06T14:20
Arrive Houston
Fri, Nov 6, 3:35 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fannett
9:30 PM CST
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
Cove
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Fannett
35.7 mi
00h 37m
To Houston
35.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 124

    11 m · 4 sec · State Highway 124

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 365

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market Road 365

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  5. 5

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fannett 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm to Market Road 365
70.2 mi · 98%
Fannin Street
0.36 mi
North San Jacinto Street
0.31 mi
Prairie Street
0.25 mi
San Jacinto Street
0.18 mi
Providence Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Farm to Market Road 365

Merge slight left

68.6 mi · 01h 19m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cove
00h 37m from Fannett
Leave By
4:02 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fannett and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fannett to Houston?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Cove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Fannett and 35.8 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.02 one way or $18.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fannett and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Cove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building

Baytown , TX
601 W Main St, Baytown, TX 77520
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark
Baytown City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Baytown City Hall

Baytown , TX
2401 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520
Rating 4.0/5 15 reviews City Hall,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cove.

RAIL

Houston

55 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

56 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

60 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
RAIL

Beaumont

71 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fannett and Houston. Straight-line distance: 67.62 mi (108.82 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fannett

Fannett is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9260500, -94.2507400
Altitude6
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: State Highway 124 (-94.250769, 29.926066)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.02
Round trip
$18.05
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $9.02 $18.05
Mid-grade $4.09 $10.32 $20.63
Premium $4.47 $11.27 $22.54
Diesel $5.68 $14.32 $28.64

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fannett and Houston. The current time is 14:20:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.