How far is Houston, TX from Eastland, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Eastland, TX is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.74 mi
06h 12m
Flight
273.84 mi
440.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.84 mi
Kilometers
440.7 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.74 mi
Kilometers
514.57 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-18T21:53
Arrive Eastland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riesel
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Houston
159.9 mi
03h 06m
To Eastland
159.8 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 249

    818 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road

    1849 ft · 39 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Mount Houston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Mount Houston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  12. 12

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on Aggie Expressway

    24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 105

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 6

    815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left

    755 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    49.8 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Loop 340

    28.6 mi · 34 min · East Loop 340

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue C

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Avenue C

  26. 26

    Continue on South Avenue G

    42.4 mi · 48 min · South Avenue G

  27. 27

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    3050 ft · 41 sec · West 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South State Highway 108

    1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108

  30. 30

    Continue on South Graham Avenue

    3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on South Graham Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Graham Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North State Highway 108

    22.3 mi · 33 min · North State Highway 108

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    1009 ft · 28 sec · West Interstate 20

  34. 34

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene

    751 ft · 18 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    25.9 mi · 26 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 112, FM 570: Eastland

    865 ft · 30 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Interstate 20

    1059 ft · 33 sec · Interstate 20

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 6
50.1 mi · 16%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 14%
South Avenue G
42.4 mi · 13%
East Loop 340
28.6 mi · 9%
I 20 West
26 mi · 8%
Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 6

Merge slight left

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
273.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riesel
03h 06m from Houston
Leave By
11:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eastland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.8 miles (514.6 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riesel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.9 miles from Houston and 159.8 miles from Eastland.

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

The direct path is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.63 one way or $85.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eastland.

Stop Ideas Near Riesel

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 Riesel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 3.5 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Mart City Hall

Mart , TX
112 N Commerce St, Mart, TX 76664
Rating 2.3/5 4 reviews City government office
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riesel.

BUS

Waco, TX

22 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

46 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

58 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

86 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Eastland. Straight-line distance: 273.84 mi (440.7 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
Eastland

#2 Eastland

City in Texas, United States

Population3,864
Coordinates32.4015200, -98.8175600
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Eastland (-98.81756, 32.40152)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.28 gal
42.71 L · about $42.63
Round trip
$85.25
22.56 gal · 85.42 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.5 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.63 $85.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.96 $95.93
Premium $4.59 $51.79 $103.57
Diesel $3.99 $45.04 $90.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Eastland. The current time is 21:53:04.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.