How far is Houston, TX from Dayton, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Dayton, TX is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Dayton.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
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Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Crosby Freeway
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Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway
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Take the exit straight toward US 90
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Crosby Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway
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Continue on Crosby Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway
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Continue on Beaumont Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway
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Continue on US Highway 90
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90
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Continue on United States Highway 90 West
6.3 mi · 7 min · United States Highway 90 West
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Turn right onto South Winfree Street
43 m · 9 sec · South Winfree Street
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Turn left
69 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
47 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crosby Freeway
Continue on Crosby Freeway
9.19 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Dayton?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Houston and 18.5 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Barrett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building
Pasadena City Hall
City of Pasadena Construction Permits
La Porte First City Hall & Jail
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barrett.
Houston
Houston, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 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 Dayton
City in Liberty County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,628 |
| Coordinates | 30.0466100, -94.8852000 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-94.8852, 30.04661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
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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