How far is Hackberry, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Hackberry, TX to Houston, TX is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
275.68 mi
04h 23m
Flight
251.44 mi
404.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.44 mi
Kilometers
404.65 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.68 mi
Kilometers
443.66 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, Apr 12, 5:26 PM CDT
Return by in Hackberry
Sun, Apr 12, 9:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackberry
2026-04-12T13:03
Arrive Houston
Sun, Apr 12, 5:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackberry
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Hackberry
135.5 mi
02h 11m
To Houston
140.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Price Circle

    815 ft · 38 sec · Price Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · King Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dallas Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dallas Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South

    1175 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Dallas North Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard

    2043 ft · 54 sec · Harry Hines Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    113 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Moody Street

    100 m · 9 sec · Moody Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    2203 ft · 1 min · North Pearl Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    88 m · 6 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackberry 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
237 mi · 86%
Dallas North Tollway
24.2 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.93 mi · 1%
King Road
1.59 mi · 1%
Dallas Parkway
0.74 mi
Harry Hines Boulevard
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
251.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 11m from Hackberry
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hackberry and Chance 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 Hackberry to Houston?

The road trip is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Hackberry and 140.2 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Hackberry and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackberry and Houston. Straight-line distance: 251.44 mi (404.65 km).

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#1 Hackberry

City in Lavaca County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,094
Coordinates33.1523400, -96.9177800
Altitude168
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: Price Circle (-96.918366, 33.152345)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.82 L · about $36.77
Round trip
$73.54
19.46 gal · 73.64 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.77 $73.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.37 $82.74
Premium $4.59 $44.67 $89.34
Diesel $3.99 $38.85 $77.70

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackberry and Houston. The current time is 13:03:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.