How far is Houston, TX from Conroe, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Conroe, TX is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.53 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.31 mi
61.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.31 mi
Kilometers
61.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.62 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conroe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Conroe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Spring
TX

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

From Houston
19.8 mi
00h 25m
To Conroe
19.7 mi
00h 25m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    664 ft · 30 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

    34.6 mi · 41 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 75 North, Loop 336: Frazier Street

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    3018 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Loop 336 West

    68 m · 8 sec · South Loop 336 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Frazier Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Frazier Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Frazier Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Frazier Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Davis Street

    1808 ft · 39 sec · West Davis Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Pacific Street

    31 m · 5 sec · North Pacific Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pacific Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
34.6 mi · 88%
South Frazier Street
2.27 mi · 6%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi · 3%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
0.57 mi · 1%
West Davis Street
0.34 mi · 1%
TX 75 North
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

34.6 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring
00h 25m from Houston
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Houston and 19.7 miles from Conroe.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conroe.

Stop Ideas Near Spring

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

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

RAIL

Houston

35 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

37 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

55 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

107 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Conroe. Straight-line distance: 38.31 mi (61.65 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
Conroe

#2 Conroe

The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.

Population96,214
Coordinates30.3118800, -95.4560500
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Conroe (-95.45605, 30.31188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.51
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.25 $10.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.59 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $3.99 $5.55 $11.10

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 Conroe. The current time is 03:10:22.

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.