How far is Glenn Heights, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Glenn Heights, TX to Houston, TX is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
236.42 mi
03h 39m
Flight
211.74 mi
340.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.74 mi
Kilometers
340.76 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.42 mi
Kilometers
380.48 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, May 30, 3:36 AM CDT
Return by in Glenn Heights
Sat, May 30, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenn Heights
2026-05-29T23:56
Arrive Houston
Sat, May 30, 3:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenn Heights
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Glenn Heights
116.9 mi
01h 49m
To Houston
119.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenn Heights and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on South Hampton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Hampton Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ovilla Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Ovilla Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plaza Drive

    575 ft · 19 sec · Plaza Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35E

    645 ft · 13 sec · North Interstate 35E

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    1352 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Corsicana, Fort Worth

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Interstate 35E

    2035 ft · 41 sec · North Interstate 35E

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    781 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 287 Bypass

    1564 ft · 31 sec · West US Highway 287 Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 287 South

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenn Heights 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 84%
US 287 South
21.2 mi · 9%
I 35E South
7.03 mi · 3%
Ovilla Road
1.93 mi · 1%
South Hampton Road
1.16 mi
Milam Street
0.69 mi
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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
01h 49m from Glenn Heights
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glenn Heights 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 Glenn Heights to Houston?

The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Glenn Heights and 119.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.52 one way or $63.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenn Heights and Houston. Straight-line distance: 211.74 mi (340.76 km).

Glenn Heights

#1 Glenn Heights

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population14,333
Coordinates32.5487500, -96.8566700
Altitude206
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: South Hampton Road (-96.856743, 32.548747)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.58 L · about $31.52
Round trip
$63.03
16.68 gal · 63.16 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.52 $63.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.46 $70.92
Premium $4.59 $38.29 $76.58
Diesel $3.99 $33.30 $66.60

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenn Heights and Houston. The current time is 23:56:52.

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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.