How far is Houston, TX from Eagle Mountain, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Eagle Mountain, TX is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Eagle Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Eagle Mountain.
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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
236.9 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
3139 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Saginaw, Main Street
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 287 North: Saginaw, Main Street
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2559 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Saginaw Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Saginaw Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bailey Boswell Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Bailey Boswell Road
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Turn right onto Boat Club Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Boat Club Road
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Turn left onto Cape Royale Drive
76 m · 18 sec · Cape Royale Drive
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Turn right onto Timber Oaks Drive
573 ft · 25 sec · Timber Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Timber Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Eagle Mountain.
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
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Eagle Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Eagle Mountain?
The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Teague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141 miles from Houston and 140.7 miles from Eagle Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.83 one way or $71.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Eagle Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Teague
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 Teague.
Waco, TX
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Eagle Mountain. Straight-line distance: 248.7 mi (400.25 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 Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8934600, -97.4444600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle Mountain (-97.44446, 32.89346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $3.61 | $35.83 | $71.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.12 | $40.90 | $81.81 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $44.67 | $89.34 |
| Diesel | $5.71 | $56.76 | $113.51 |
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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