How far is Houston, TX from Cockrell Hill, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Cockrell Hill, TX is about 244 miles (392.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Cockrell Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Cockrell Hill.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
226.6 mi · 3 hr 57 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.2 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Duncanville
1813 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Cockrell Hill Road
5.1 mi · 10 min · South Cockrell Hill Road
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Turn right onto West Clarendon Drive
1298 ft · 50 sec · West Clarendon Drive
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Turn left onto Phinney Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Phinney Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Phinney Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Cockrell Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
227 mi · 03h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Cockrell Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Cockrell Hill?
The road trip is about 244 miles (392.7 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Houston and 121.8 miles from Cockrell Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.54 one way or $65.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Partly Sunny near Cockrell Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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 Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Cockrell Hill. Straight-line distance: 224.25 mi (360.9 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 Cockrell Hill
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,088 |
| Coordinates | 32.7362400, -96.8869500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cockrell Hill (-96.88695, 32.73624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $32.54 | $65.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.61 | $73.22 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.53 | $79.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.38 | $68.76 |
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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