How far is Houston, TX from Collinsville, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Collinsville, TX is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.8 miles (447 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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
300.25 mi
05h 38m
Flight
277.76 mi
447.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.76 mi
Kilometers
447.01 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.25 mi
Kilometers
483.2 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T02:39
Arrive Collinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
TX

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Houston
150.4 mi
02h 49m
To Collinsville
149.9 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Collinsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Collinsville.

  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

    236.1 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Olive Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street

  10. 10

    Continue on McKinnon Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll

    2325 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    30.6 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway

    11 mi · 18 min · South Dallas Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto FM 455 East

    6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South US Highway 377

    11.9 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 377

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Woodland Street

    99 m · 12 sec · West Woodland Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    36 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Collinsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
236 mi · 79%
Dallas North Tollway
30.6 mi · 10%
South US Highway 377
11.9 mi · 4%
South Dallas Parkway
11 mi · 4%
FM 455 East
6.85 mi · 2%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

236 mi · 04h 08m

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
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
277.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
02h 49m from Houston
Leave By
5:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Collinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Collinsville?

The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Houston and 149.9 miles from Collinsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 277.8 miles (447 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 5:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.06 one way or $80.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Collinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.

BUS

Waco, TX

94 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Tyler, TX

107 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

119 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 277.76 mi (447.01 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
Collinsville

#2 Collinsville

Town in Texas

Population1,983
Coordinates33.5615000, -96.9111100
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Collinsville (-96.91111, 33.5615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.11 L · about $40.06
Round trip
$80.11
21.2 gal · 80.22 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.06 $80.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.07 $90.14
Premium $4.59 $48.66 $97.33
Diesel $3.99 $42.33 $84.65

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Collinsville. The current time is 02:39:34.

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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.