How far is Houston, TX from Eden, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Eden, TX is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.66 mi
06h 09m
Flight
285.1 mi
458.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.1 mi
Kilometers
458.83 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.66 mi
Kilometers
514.44 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Eden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 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
11:42 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
Montopolis
TX

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

From Houston
159.7 mi
03h 04m
To Eden
159.9 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Continue on East Ben White Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

    22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    42 mi · 57 min · East State Highway 71

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Young Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Young Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 87

    32 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 87

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 24%
Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 23%
West Young Street
49.9 mi · 16%
East State Highway 71
45.6 mi · 14%
United States Highway 87
32 mi · 10%
West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
285.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montopolis
03h 04m from Houston
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?

Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from Houston and 159.9 miles from Eden.

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

The direct path is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Partly Sunny near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Montopolis

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

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

RAIL

Austin

7 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

45 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

98 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Eden. Straight-line distance: 285.1 mi (458.83 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
Eden

#2 Eden

City in Concho County, Texas, United States

Population1,339
Coordinates31.2162800, -99.8456300
Altitude626
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Eden (-99.84563, 31.21628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 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
42.7 L · about $42.63
Round trip
$85.25
22.56 gal · 85.4 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.5 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Eden. The current time is 02:59:11.

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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.