How far is Houston, TX from Bartlett, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Bartlett, TX is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
170.08 mi
03h 22m
Flight
142.2 mi
228.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.2 mi
Kilometers
228.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.08 mi
Kilometers
273.72 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-22T22:21
Arrive Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
Burton
TX

Town in Washington County, Texas, US

From Houston
85 mi
01h 41m
To Bartlett
85.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin

    2744 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West 34th Street, Antoine Drive

    933 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    46.2 mi · 54 min · Northwest Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 290

    19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin

    53.4 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    32.3 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Clark Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East Clark Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 290 West
97.8 mi · 58%
Northwest Freeway
46.2 mi · 27%
US Highway 290
19 mi · 11%
Katy Freeway
5.17 mi · 3%
I 610 North
0.79 mi
I 10 West
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

US 290 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin

53.4 mi · 01h 00m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burton
01h 41m from Houston
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Burton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Houston and 85.1 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burton

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

59 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

59 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

89 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 Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 142.2 mi (228.85 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
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

City in Texas

Population1,766
Coordinates30.7949100, -97.4255600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Bartlett (-97.42556, 30.79491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.72 L · about $22.67
Round trip
$45.35
12 gal · 45.44 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.67 $45.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.59 $27.55 $55.09
Diesel $3.99 $23.96 $47.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Bartlett. The current time is 22:21:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.