How far is Houston, TX from Annetta, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Annetta, TX is about 282.8 miles (455.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Annetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Annetta.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
198.1 mi · 3 hr 27 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
11.6 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 5: Mikus Road
1339 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn sharp left onto Annetta Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Annetta Road
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Continue on West FM 5
1.4 mi · 2 min · West FM 5
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Continue on North O'Neal Avenue
3012 ft · 1 min · North O'Neal Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North O'Neal Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Annetta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
198 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Annetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Annetta?
The road trip is about 282.8 miles (455.1 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Teague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Houston and 141.2 miles from Annetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Annetta.
Stop Ideas Near Teague
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Teague.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Annetta. Straight-line distance: 245.14 mi (394.51 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Annetta
Town in Parker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,319 |
| Coordinates | 32.7093000, -97.6761400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Annetta (-97.67614, 32.7093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $3.78 | $37.71 | $75.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.43 | $84.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.82 | $91.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
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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