How far is Haltom City, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Haltom City, TX to Houston, TX is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haltom City and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haltom City and Houston.
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Start on Jane Lane
64 m · 13 sec · Jane Lane
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Turn left onto Markum Drive
932 ft · 45 sec · Markum Drive
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Turn right onto Belknap Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Belknap Street
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Turn left onto North Riverside Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1849 ft · 44 sec · South Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
1556 ft · 33 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 287 South
625 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 54 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min
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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 Haltom City 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Haltom City 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 Haltom City to Houston?
The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 132.4 miles from Haltom City and 136.8 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238 miles (383.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haltom City and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haltom City and Houston. Straight-line distance: 238.05 mi (383.11 km).
#1 Haltom City
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 43,874 |
| Coordinates | 32.7995700, -97.2691800 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.86 | $71.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.57 | $87.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.89 | $75.79 |
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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