How far is Gunter, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Gunter, TX to Houston, TX is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gunter and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gunter and Houston.
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Start on North 4th Street
20 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1460 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
13.1 mi · 17 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North Preston Road
3 mi · 4 min · North Preston Road
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Turn slight right onto US 380
1341 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
71 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West University Drive
948 ft · 19 sec · West University Drive
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Keep slight left
1118 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto West University Drive
1025 ft · 15 sec · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Dallas North Tollway
921 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on West University Drive
1679 ft · 43 sec · West University Drive
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Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
2539 ft · 42 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
29.6 mi · 33 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard
2043 ft · 54 sec · Harry Hines Boulevard
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Turn slight left
113 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Moody Street
100 m · 9 sec · Moody Street
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Continue on North Pearl Street
2203 ft · 1 min · North Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
88 m · 6 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 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 Gunter and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234 mi · 04h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gunter and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Gunter to Houston?
The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Gunter and 151.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.53 one way or $79.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gunter and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gunter and Houston. Straight-line distance: 267.29 mi (430.16 km).
#1 Gunter
City in Wood County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,748 |
| Coordinates | 33.4478900, -96.7474900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $3.78 | $39.53 | $79.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.48 | $88.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.02 | $96.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.77 | $83.53 |
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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