How far is Houston, TX from Camp Swift, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Camp Swift, TX is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Camp Swift.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Camp Swift.
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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
56.4 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right
1380 ft · 31 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
86 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 95
5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto Lba Drive
2785 ft · 1 min · Lba Drive
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Turn left onto Cool Water Drive
2885 ft · 1 min · Cool Water Drive
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Turn right onto Indian Oak Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Indian Oak Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Valley Drive
1 km · 2 min · Green Valley Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Valley Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Camp Swift.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Houston and Sunny near Camp Swift.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Camp Swift?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Houston and 69.7 miles from Camp Swift.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Houston and Sunny near Camp Swift.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Camp Swift. Straight-line distance: 119.17 mi (191.78 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 Camp Swift
Census designated place
| Population | 6,383 |
| Coordinates | 30.1907700, -97.2922100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camp Swift (-97.29221, 30.19077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $18.55 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.88 | $41.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
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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