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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.01 mi
04h 24m
Flight
224.25 mi
360.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.25 mi
Kilometers
360.9 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.01 mi
Kilometers
392.7 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cockrell Hill
Sat, May 30, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sat, May 30, 3:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-30T06:37
Arrive Cockrell Hill
Sat, May 30, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Houston
122.2 mi
02h 12m
To Cockrell Hill
121.8 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Travis Street

    1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    226.6 mi · 3 hr 57 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Duncanville

    1813 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Cockrell Hill Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · South Cockrell Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Clarendon Drive

    1298 ft · 50 sec · West Clarendon Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Phinney Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · Phinney Avenue

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
227 mi · 93%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.24 mi · 4%
South Cockrell Hill Road
5.12 mi · 2%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi
I 20 West
0.96 mi
Duncanville
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
224.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 12m from Houston
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jewett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jewett.

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Cockrell Hill. Straight-line distance: 224.25 mi (360.9 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Cockrell Hill

#2 Cockrell Hill

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population4,088
Coordinates32.7362400, -96.8869500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Cockrell Hill (-96.88695, 32.73624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.59 L · about $32.54
Round trip
$65.07
17.22 gal · 65.18 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Texas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Cockrell Hill. The current time is 06:37:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.