How far is Houston, TX from Cedar Park, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Cedar Park, TX is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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 and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Cedar Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Cedar Park.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Avery Ranch Boulevard
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight
130 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Avery Ranch Boulevard
884 ft · 26 sec · Avery Ranch Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Bell Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Bell Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bell Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Cedar Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Cedar Park?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Houston and 90.7 miles from Cedar Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.15 one way or $48.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Park.
Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville
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 Fayetteville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Cedar Park. Straight-line distance: 155.5 mi (250.26 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 Cedar Park
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
| Population | 81,040 |
| Coordinates | 30.5052000, -97.8202900 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Park (-97.82029, 30.5052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.34 | $58.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.52 | $51.03 |
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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