How far is Honey Grove, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Honey Grove, TX to Houston, TX is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.85 mi
05h 12m
Flight
265.9 mi
427.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.9 mi
Kilometers
427.92 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.85 mi
Kilometers
469.68 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Fri, May 1, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Honey Grove
Fri, May 1, 3:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Honey Grove
2026-05-01T05:22
Arrive Houston
Fri, May 1, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Honey Grove
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
Streetman
TX

Town

From Honey Grove
163.6 mi
02h 36m
To Houston
128.3 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Honey Grove and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1115 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto East US Highway 82

    15.8 mi · 17 min · East US Highway 82

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton

    724 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 82

    795 ft · 29 sec · West US Highway 82

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North State Highway 121

    2 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive

    2747 ft · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121

    16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    35 mi · 38 min · Central Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
238 mi · 81%
Central Expressway
35 mi · 12%
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 6%
East US Highway 82
15.8 mi · 5%
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 5%
North State Highway 121
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

234 mi · 04h 06m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
265.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetman
02h 36m from Honey Grove
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Honey Grove 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 Honey Grove to Houston?

The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Streetman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.6 miles from Honey Grove and 128.3 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.92 one way or $77.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Honey Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Streetman

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

84 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

105 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

110 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

110 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Honey Grove and Houston. Straight-line distance: 265.9 mi (427.92 km).

Honey Grove

#1 Honey Grove

City in Fannin County, Texas, United States

Population1,738
Coordinates33.5834400, -95.9099700
Altitude205
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: North 5th Street (-95.909867, 33.583438)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.3 gal
38.98 L · about $38.92
Round trip
$77.85
20.6 gal · 77.96 L
Estimated CO2
91.5 kg one way
Round trip: 183.1 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.92 $77.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.80 $87.59
Premium $4.59 $47.29 $94.57
Diesel $3.99 $41.13 $82.26

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Honey Grove and Houston. The current time is 05:22:54.

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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.