How far is Houston, TX from Double Oak, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Double Oak, TX is about 270.9 miles (436 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.92 mi
04h 56m
Flight
250.31 mi
402.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.31 mi
Kilometers
402.83 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.92 mi
Kilometers
436 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Double Oak
Sun, Apr 12, 7:46 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Mon, Apr 13, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-12T14:50
Arrive Double Oak
Sun, Apr 12, 7:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Houston
135.7 mi
02h 28m
To Double Oak
135.2 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Double Oak.

  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

    236.9 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    3139 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road

    622 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2984 ft · 53 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Justin Road

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Justin Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cedarcrest Lane

    2283 ft · 1 min · Cedarcrest Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rancho Vista Drive

    877 ft · 39 sec · Rancho Vista Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rancho Vista Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
237 mi · 87%
North Stemmons Freeway
24.7 mi · 9%
Justin Road
5.27 mi · 2%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.87 mi
Waco
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
250.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 28m from Houston
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Double Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Double Oak?

The road trip is about 270.9 miles (436 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from Houston and 135.2 miles from Double Oak.

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

The direct path is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Double Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Double Oak. Straight-line distance: 250.31 mi (402.83 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
Double Oak

#2 Double Oak

Town of the United States

Population3,101
Coordinates33.0651200, -97.1105700
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Double Oak (-97.11057, 33.06512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.56 gal
36.19 L · about $36.13
Round trip
$72.25
19.12 gal · 72.38 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 169.9 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.13 $72.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.65 $81.30
Premium $4.59 $43.89 $87.78
Diesel $3.99 $38.17 $76.35

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Double Oak. The current time is 14:50:11.

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.