How far is Hooks, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Hooks, TX to Houston, TX is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.1 mi
05h 06m
Flight
263.54 mi
424.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.54 mi
Kilometers
424.13 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.1 mi
Kilometers
466.87 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Fri, May 1, 3:57 PM CDT
Return by in Hooks
Fri, May 1, 9:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooks
2026-05-01T10:50
Arrive Houston
Fri, May 1, 3:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hooks
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
Appleby
TX

City in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States

From Hooks
147.5 mi
02h 33m
To Houston
142.5 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Hooks and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hooks and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue A

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Avenue A

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    5.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82 East

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Front Street

    1117 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    696 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    771 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North McCoy Boulevard

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North McCoy Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Houston Drive

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Houston Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 8

    12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    119 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1287 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1264 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24.8 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin

    68 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    128 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    556 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    32 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North US Highway 59

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59

  26. 26

    Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Stallings Drive

    2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    919 ft · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    68 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street

  31. 31

    Continue on South US Highway 59

    19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward South First Street

    121 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

    1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South First Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

  35. 35

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  36. 36

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Diboll Relief Route

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  42. 42

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
111 mi · 38%
South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 7%
State Highway 8
12.8 mi · 4%
US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 4%
North McCoy Boulevard
9.81 mi · 3%
Houston Drive
8.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Diboll Relief Route

Continue on Diboll Relief Route

111 mi · 02h 02m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
263.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appleby
02h 33m from Hooks
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hooks 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 Hooks to Houston?

The road trip is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Appleby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Hooks and 142.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Appleby

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

11 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Longview

87 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

96 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Tyler, TX

97 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooks and Houston. Straight-line distance: 263.54 mi (424.13 km).

Hooks

#1 Hooks

City in Texas

Population2,709
Coordinates33.4662300, -94.2885300
Altitude114
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: East Avenue A (-94.288533, 33.46628)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.75 L · about $38.70
Round trip
$77.39
20.48 gal · 77.5 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.70 $77.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.54 $87.08
Premium $4.59 $47.01 $94.02
Diesel $3.99 $40.89 $81.78

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 Hooks and Houston. The current time is 10:50:46.

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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.