How far is Hemphill, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Hemphill, TX to Houston, TX is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hemphill and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hemphill and Houston.
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Start on Felts
97 m · 16 sec · Felts
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Turn right onto Mann Street
582 ft · 15 sec · Mann Street
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 83
1.3 km · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 83
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Keep slight left to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 83
9.6 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 83
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Continue on Temple Street
528 ft · 11 sec · Temple Street
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Continue on Temple Avenue
1372 ft · 31 sec · Temple Avenue
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Continue on Temple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Temple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
21.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Gibson Street
59.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West Gibson Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
3214 ft · 56 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on Pan American Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pan American Drive
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Take the ramp straight
695 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
68.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1338 ft · 48 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 Hemphill and Houston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pan American Drive
Merge slight left
68.5 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hemphill and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Hemphill to Houston?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Hemphill and 84.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hemphill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Beaumont
Nacogdoches, Texas
Houston
Houston, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hemphill and Houston. Straight-line distance: 141.49 mi (227.71 km).
#1 Hemphill
City in Sabine County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 31.3407400, -93.8468500 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.38 | $50.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
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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