How far is Gardendale, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Gardendale, TX to Houston, TX is about 500.1 miles (804.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 444.2 miles (714.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Llano County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardendale and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardendale and Houston.
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Start on North Gardendale Avenue
43 m · 12 sec · North Gardendale Avenue
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Turn left onto East Goldenrod Drive
1443 ft · 42 sec · East Goldenrod Drive
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Turn right onto North Hollyhock Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Hollyhock Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 338
4 mi · 5 min · Northeast Loop 338
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Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Loop 338
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Loop 338
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
112 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Garden City Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
1878 ft · 32 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Continue straight
1091 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto West US Highway 290
1.2 km · 59 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward US 290 East, TX 71 East
590 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290
62 m · 3 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
2064 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Smith Street
704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Preston Street
101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
55 m · 5 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 Gardendale and Houston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gardendale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardendale to Houston?
The road trip is about 500.1 miles (804.9 km) and usually takes 08h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Llano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.3 miles from Gardendale and 248.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 444.2 miles (714.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.76 one way or $135.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gardendale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Llano
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Llano.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardendale and Houston. Straight-line distance: 444.19 mi (714.86 km).
#1 Gardendale
Located in Ector County, Texas, this census-designated place is situated in the semi-arid Permian Basin region at an elevation of 2966 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0204000, -102.3801500 |
| Altitude | 904 |
| 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: 805 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 14m |
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 | $3.84 | $67.76 | $135.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $76.72 | $153.45 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $83.36 | $166.72 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $101.95 | $203.89 |
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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