How far is Fresno, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Fresno, TX to Houston, TX is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Houston.
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Start on Houston Street
126 m · 23 sec · Houston Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight right
936 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Almeda Road
7 mi · 11 min · Almeda Road
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Turn right onto South Loop West Frontage Road
603 ft · 12 sec · South Loop West Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
2006 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 North: Downtown
3246 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 North
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston Avenue, Memorial Drive
1566 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Drive
135 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Frontage Road
878 ft · 24 sec · Memorial Drive Frontage Road
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Continue on Rusk Street
1470 ft · 52 sec · Rusk Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
1525 ft · 52 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Houston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Almeda Road
Continue on Almeda Road
7.02 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Fresno and Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Houston?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southside Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Fresno and 10.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fresno and Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Southside Place
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southside Place.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Houston. Straight-line distance: 16.31 mi (26.25 km).
#1 Fresno
Fresno is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.5388500, -95.4474400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.55 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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