How far is Hallsville, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Hallsville, TX to Houston, TX is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
215.75 mi
03h 46m
Flight
195.05 mi
313.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.05 mi
Kilometers
313.91 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.75 mi
Kilometers
347.22 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 16, 5:31 AM CDT
Return by in Hallsville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallsville
2026-04-16T01:44
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 16, 5:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallsville
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
Diboll
TX

City in Angelina County, Texas, United States

From Hallsville
107.3 mi
01h 53m
To Houston
108.4 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Central Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 259 North, TX 149 South: Longview, Carthage

    1063 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Eastman Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Eastman Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Estes Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Estes Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gardiner Mitchell Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gardiner Mitchell Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on TX 322

    15.3 mi · 17 min · TX 322

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2421 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kilgore Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Kilgore Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  13. 13

    Continue on North Railroad Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Railroad Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin

    68 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    128 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    556 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    32 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North US Highway 59

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Stallings Drive

    2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    919 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    68 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South US Highway 59

    19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward South First Street

    121 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

    1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South First Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  31. 31

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Diboll Relief Route

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  37. 37

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hallsville and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
111 mi · 51%
South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 9%
US Route 259
19.3 mi · 9%
TX 322
15.7 mi · 7%
US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 5%
I 20
7.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Diboll Relief Route

Continue on Diboll Relief Route

111 mi · 02h 02m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
195 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diboll
01h 53m from Hallsville
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Hallsville 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 Hallsville to Houston?

The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Diboll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Hallsville and 108.4 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 195 miles (313.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Hallsville and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Diboll

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

50 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hallsville and Houston. Straight-line distance: 195.05 mi (313.91 km).

Hallsville

#1 Hallsville

City in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America

Population4,406
Coordinates32.5043200, -94.5740900
Altitude111
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 Central Street (-94.574118, 32.504317)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.82 L · about $28.76
Round trip
$57.52
15.22 gal · 57.64 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.76 $57.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.36 $64.72
Premium $4.59 $34.94 $69.88
Diesel $3.99 $30.39 $60.77

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hallsville and Houston. The current time is 01:44:38.

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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.