How far is Houston, TX from Denison, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Denison, TX is about 311.3 miles (501 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Freestone 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 Denison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Denison.
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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
237.1 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
45 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
11.8 mi · 12 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 691: Grayson County College, North Texas Regional Airport
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
531 ft · 13 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on South Highway 75
1.2 km · 1 min · South Highway 75
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Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway
2020 ft · 55 sec · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Eisenhower Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Continue on South Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Austin Avenue
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Turn right
19 m · 4 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 Denison.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
237 mi · 04h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Denison?
The road trip is about 311.3 miles (501 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Houston and 155.4 miles from Denison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 5:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.53 one way or $83.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denison.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Denison. Straight-line distance: 284.32 mi (457.57 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 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denison (-96.53666, 33.75566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.73 | $93.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.46 | $100.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.88 | $87.77 |
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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