How far is Houston, TX from Anderson Mill, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Anderson Mill, TX is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
178.71 mi
03h 16m
Flight
153.61 mi
247.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.61 mi
Kilometers
247.21 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.71 mi
Kilometers
287.61 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-19T03:09
Arrive Anderson Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Houston
89.3 mi
01h 38m
To Anderson Mill
89.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Anderson Mill.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: Lake Creek Parkway, Pecan Park Boulevard

    696 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Research Boulevard

    1942 ft · 41 sec · Research Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lake Creek Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Creek Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Millwright Parkway

    939 ft · 28 sec · Millwright Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Salt Mill Hollow

    615 ft · 19 sec · Salt Mill Hollow

  17. 17

    Turn right

    60 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    59 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 43%
Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 41%
Bergstrom Expressway
19.7 mi · 11%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
Lake Creek Parkway
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
153.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 38m from Houston
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Anderson Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Anderson Mill?

The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Houston and 89.4 miles from Anderson Mill.

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

The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Houston and Partly Sunny near Anderson Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Anderson Mill. Straight-line distance: 153.61 mi (247.21 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
Anderson Mill

#2 Anderson Mill

Census designated place

Population8,744
Coordinates30.4549200, -97.8058400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Anderson Mill (-97.80584, 30.45492)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.87 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.69
12.62 gal · 47.74 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.85 $47.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.59 $28.97 $57.94
Diesel $3.99 $25.20 $50.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Anderson Mill. The current time is 03:09:07.

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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.