How far is Houston, TX from Gatesville, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Gatesville, TX is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Gatesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Gatesville.
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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
8.3 mi · 10 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 249
818 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road
1849 ft · 39 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto West Mount Houston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Mount Houston Road
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Loop 340
8.4 mi · 11 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
638 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto West Loop 340
734 ft · 16 sec · West Loop 340
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Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340
1 km · 1 min · West Loop 340
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Turn left onto West Waco Drive
65 m · 4 sec · West Waco Drive
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Continue on Woodway Drive
1109 ft · 26 sec · Woodway Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 84
956 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.2 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on East McGregor Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · East McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
19 mi · 23 min · West US Highway 84
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Turn right onto North Lutterloh Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · North Lutterloh Avenue
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Turn right
59 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Gatesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 leaving Houston and Sunny near Gatesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Gatesville?
The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Hearne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Houston and 108.7 miles from Gatesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.98 one way or $57.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Sunny near Gatesville.
Stop Ideas Near Hearne
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 Hearne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Gatesville. Straight-line distance: 182.71 mi (294.05 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 Gatesville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 12,550 |
| Coordinates | 31.4351600, -97.7439100 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gatesville (-97.74391, 31.43516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $3.78 | $28.98 | $57.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.61 | $65.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.21 | $70.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.63 | $61.25 |
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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