How far is Houston, TX from Anahuac, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Anahuac, TX is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.99 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40.82 mi
65.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.82 mi
Kilometers
65.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.99 mi
Kilometers
82.06 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anahuac
Sun, Apr 12, 2:26 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sun, Apr 12, 3:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-12T13:20
Arrive Anahuac
Sun, Apr 12, 2:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mont Belvieu
TX

City in Texas

From Houston
25.5 mi
00h 33m
To Anahuac
25.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    23.8 mi · 27 min · East Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 61: Hankamer, Anahuac

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 10 Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 61

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 61

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miller Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
42.4 mi · 83%
State Highway 61
3.79 mi · 7%
I 10 Frontage Road
0.68 mi · 1%
San Jacinto Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
0.32 mi · 1%
TX 61
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

23.8 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mont Belvieu
00h 33m from Houston
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anahuac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Anahuac?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Mont Belvieu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Houston and 25.5 miles from Anahuac.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anahuac.

Stop Ideas Near Mont Belvieu

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mont Belvieu and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building

Baytown , TX
601 W Main St, Baytown, TX 77520
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark
La Porte City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

La Porte City Hall

La Porte , TX
604 W Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall
La Porte First City Hall & Jail
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

La Porte First City Hall & Jail

La Porte , TX
111 S 2nd St, La Porte, TX 77571
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mont Belvieu.

RAIL

Houston

47 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

48 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

63 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
RAIL

Beaumont

78 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Anahuac. Straight-line distance: 40.82 mi (65.7 km).

Houston

#1 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
Anahuac

#2 Anahuac

City in Texas

Population2,333
Coordinates29.7730000, -94.6827000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Anahuac (-94.6827, 29.773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.60
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.80 $13.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.65 $15.31
Premium $4.59 $8.26 $16.53
Diesel $3.99 $7.19 $14.37

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Anahuac. The current time is 13:20:03.

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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.