How far is Houston, TX from Combine, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Combine, TX is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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
234.63 mi
04h 15m
Flight
206.61 mi
332.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.61 mi
Kilometers
332.5 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.63 mi
Kilometers
377.6 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Combine
Fri, May 1, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sat, May 2, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-01T15:54
Arrive Combine
Fri, May 1, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Houston
117.5 mi
02h 07m
To Combine
117.1 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    218.7 mi · 3 hr 48 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Malloy Bridge Road

    1423 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Malloy Bridge Road

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Malloy Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Kaufman Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Kaufman Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Farm-To-Market Road 1389

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Farm-To-Market Road 1389

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
219 mi · 93%
Malloy Bridge Road
9.56 mi · 4%
South Kaufman Street
1.88 mi · 1%
Farm-To-Market Road 1389
1.56 mi · 1%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi
Travis Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

219 mi · 03h 48m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
206.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 07m from Houston
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Combine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Houston and 117.1 miles from Combine.

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

The direct path is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Combine.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Combine. Straight-line distance: 206.61 mi (332.5 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
Combine

#2 Combine

City in Texas

Population2,537
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.5086000
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Combine (-96.5086, 32.58847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.34 L · about $31.29
Round trip
$62.58
16.56 gal · 62.68 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.29 $62.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.21 $70.41
Premium $4.59 $38.01 $76.03
Diesel $3.99 $33.06 $66.12

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Combine. The current time is 15:54:21.

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.