How far is Houston, TX from Edgewood, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Edgewood, TX is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
240.28 mi
04h 40m
Flight
205.11 mi
330.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.11 mi
Kilometers
330.1 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.28 mi
Kilometers
386.69 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 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
Latexo
TX

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

From Houston
120.4 mi
02h 20m
To Edgewood
119.9 mi
02h 20m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland

    844 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    871 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2810 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    22.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Continue on Prospect Drive

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Prospect Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · East Goliad Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    50 m · 6 sec · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Houston Avenue

    92 m · 10 sec · East Houston Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    32.6 mi · 38 min · North 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Loop 256

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Loop 256

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1119 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    110 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 155

    20.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155

  19. 19

    Continue on South Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 155

    14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward Loop 49 Toll West

    2880 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Toll 49

    14.7 mi · 15 min · Toll 49

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport

    3000 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Loop 49

    125 m · 14 sec · Loop 49

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

    89 m · 10 sec · Interstate 20 West

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 25 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 19: Emory, Canton

    2246 ft · 58 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Trade Days Boulevard

    758 ft · 13 sec · North Trade Days Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 19

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 19

  32. 32

    Turn left onto United States Highway 80

    2.1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 80

  33. 33

    Continue on East Pine Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Pine Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Houston Street

    1005 ft · 20 sec · South Houston Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Houston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
63.2 mi · 26%
State Highway 155
34.2 mi · 14%
North 4th Street
32.6 mi · 14%
Prospect Drive
27.5 mi · 11%
I 20 West
25.3 mi · 11%
State Highway 19
22.4 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
205.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Latexo
02h 20m from Houston
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Latexo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Houston and 119.9 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Edgewood.

Stop Ideas Near Latexo

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

83 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

108 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

117 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 205.11 mi (330.1 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
Edgewood

#2 Edgewood

Town in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Population1,565
Coordinates32.6981800, -95.8852400
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Edgewood (-95.88524, 32.69818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.1 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.09
16.96 gal · 64.2 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.05 $64.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.06 $72.11
Premium $4.59 $38.93 $77.86
Diesel $3.99 $33.86 $67.72

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 Edgewood. The current time is 00:21:43.

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.