How far is Houston, TX from Crandall, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Crandall, TX is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.2 miles (335 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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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 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Crandall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Crandall.
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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
218.7 mi · 3 hr 48 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Malloy Bridge Road
1423 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Malloy Bridge Road
9.8 mi · 16 min · Malloy Bridge Road
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Turn right onto South Highway 175
832 ft · 18 sec · South Highway 175
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 175 East
638 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 148: Crandall
1088 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 175
1041 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 175
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Turn right onto East Trunk Street
1597 ft · 51 sec · East Trunk Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
80 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Crandall.
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
219 mi · 03h 48m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Crandall?
The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.3 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 118.1 miles from Houston and 117.6 miles from Crandall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.2 miles (335 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 $31.44 one way or $62.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crandall.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Crandall. Straight-line distance: 208.19 mi (335.05 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 Crandall
City in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.6279100, -96.4558200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crandall (-96.45582, 32.62791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.38 | $70.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.20 | $76.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
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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