How far is Hilltop Lakes, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Hilltop Lakes, TX to Houston, TX is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilltop Lakes and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilltop Lakes and Houston.
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Start on Deerfield Drive
69 m · 11 sec · Deerfield Drive
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Turn right onto Hilltop Boulevard
1.6 km · 4 min · Hilltop Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.9 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old San Antonio Road East
10.1 mi · 18 min · Old San Antonio Road East
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North
134 m · 13 sec · Interstate 45 North
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Take the ramp left
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
103 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Hilltop Lakes 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.
Interstate 45 North
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hilltop Lakes and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilltop Lakes to Houston?
The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Hilltop Lakes and 65.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.07 one way or $32.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hilltop Lakes and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilltop Lakes and Houston. Straight-line distance: 103.81 mi (167.07 km).
#1 Hilltop Lakes
Hilltop Lakes is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.0793500, -96.2038500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.55 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $18.40 | $36.79 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $20.11 | $40.22 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $25.60 | $51.20 |
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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