How far is Houston, TX from Briarcliff, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Briarcliff, TX is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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.
Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Briarcliff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Briarcliff.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Continue on East Ben White Boulevard
7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
17.9 mi · 26 min · West Highway 71
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Turn right onto Pace Bend Road South
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pace Bend Road South
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Turn right onto Briarcliff Drive
2684 ft · 2 min · Briarcliff Drive
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Continue on Briarcliff Drive
72 m · 11 sec · Briarcliff Drive
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Continue on Briarcliff Drive
1363 ft · 1 min · Briarcliff Drive
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Continue on Oban Drive
142 m · 22 sec · Oban Drive
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Turn right onto Kyle Drive
1160 ft · 51 sec · Kyle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kyle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Briarcliff.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Briarcliff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Briarcliff?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Houston and 95.1 miles from Briarcliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.36 one way or $50.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Briarcliff.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
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 La Grange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Briarcliff. Straight-line distance: 166.35 mi (267.72 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 Briarcliff
Village in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,887 |
| Coordinates | 30.4074200, -98.0444600 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Briarcliff (-98.04446, 30.40742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.36 | $50.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.81 | $61.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
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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