How far is Houston, TX from Boling, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Boling, TX is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Boling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Boling.
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Start on Louisiana Street
45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2218
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto B F Terry Boulevard
684 ft · 16 sec · B F Terry Boulevard
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Continue on Pleak Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Pleak Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto School Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · School Street
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Continue on Needville Four Corners Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Needville Four Corners Road
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
36 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Boling.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Houston and Rain Showers Likely near Boling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Boling?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Greatwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Houston and 27.6 miles from Boling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Houston and Rain Showers Likely near Boling.
Stop Ideas Near Greatwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Freeman Town Park
Sugar Land City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greatwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Boling. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.95 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 Boling
Boling is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.2644100, -95.9438400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boling (-95.94384, 29.26441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
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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