How far is Houston, TX from Crockett, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Crockett, TX is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
115.51 mi
02h 15m
Flight
107.58 mi
173.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.58 mi
Kilometers
173.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.51 mi
Kilometers
185.9 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T08:53
Arrive Crockett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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

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
New Waverly
TX

City in Walker County, Texas, United States

From Houston
57.9 mi
01h 07m
To Crockett
57.6 mi
01h 07m

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

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland

    844 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    871 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2810 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    22.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Continue on Prospect Drive

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Prospect Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · East Goliad Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    86 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Houston Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · East Houston Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Houston Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
63.2 mi · 55%
Prospect Drive
27.5 mi · 24%
State Highway 19
22.4 mi · 19%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi · 1%
TX 19
0.86 mi · 1%
Travis Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Waverly
01h 07m from Houston
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crockett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

New Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Houston and 57.6 miles from Crockett.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crockett.

Stop Ideas Near New Waverly

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Waverly and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 10.3 mi away

City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar

Huntsville , TX
1421 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States
Rating 4.3/5 1,088 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Waverly.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

71 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

86 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Bryan, TX

86 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Houston, TX

88 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Crockett. Straight-line distance: 107.58 mi (173.13 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
Crockett

#2 Crockett

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population6,350
Coordinates31.3182400, -95.4566100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Crockett (-95.45661, 31.31824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.43 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.84
8.16 gal · 30.86 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.42 $30.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.35 $34.70
Premium $4.59 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $3.99 $16.29 $32.58

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 Crockett. The current time is 08:53:42.

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.