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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland
844 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
2810 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on State Highway 19
22.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on Prospect Drive
27.5 mi · 32 min · Prospect Drive
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Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · East Goliad Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
50 m · 6 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Houston Avenue
92 m · 10 sec · East Houston Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
32.6 mi · 38 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Loop 256
3.4 mi · 5 min · Loop 256
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Take the exit slight right
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 155
20.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on South Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155
14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155
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Take the exit left toward Loop 49 Toll West
2880 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Toll 49
14.7 mi · 15 min · Toll 49
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport
3000 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Loop 49
125 m · 14 sec · Loop 49
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Turn left onto Interstate 20 West
89 m · 10 sec · Interstate 20 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
25 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 19: Emory, Canton
2246 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto North Trade Days Boulevard
758 ft · 13 sec · North Trade Days Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 19
7.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 19
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Turn left onto United States Highway 80
2.1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 80
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Continue on East Pine Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto South Houston Street
1005 ft · 20 sec · South Houston Street
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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.
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
63.2 mi · 01h 13m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Latexo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 205.11 mi (330.1 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 Edgewood
Town in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 32.6981800, -95.8852400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewood (-95.88524, 32.69818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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