How far is Hewitt, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Hewitt, TX to Houston, TX is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hewitt and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hewitt and Houston.
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Start on 1st Street
893 ft · 26 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Hewitt Drive
121 m · 8 sec · North Hewitt Drive
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Turn slight right
125 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Sun Valley Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Sun Valley Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Old Temple Road
3216 ft · 58 sec · North Old Temple Road
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Continue on Bagby Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bagby Avenue
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Continue on North Old Temple Road
1276 ft · 26 sec · North Old Temple Road
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Continue on Bagby Avenue
1135 ft · 23 sec · Bagby Avenue
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Turn right onto West Loop 340
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Loop 340
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 6
854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6
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Turn left onto State Highway 105
5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on West Mount Houston Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road
668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
138 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · North 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 Hewitt 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.
East State Highway 6
Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hewitt 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 Hewitt to Houston?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
College Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Hewitt and 97.2 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hewitt and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near College Station
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 College Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hewitt and Houston. Straight-line distance: 160.17 mi (257.77 km).
#1 Hewitt
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 15,113 |
| Coordinates | 31.4623900, -97.1958400 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.45 | $56.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.71 | $61.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
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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