How far is Houston, TX from Godley, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Godley, TX is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
257.38 mi
04h 51m
Flight
225.41 mi
362.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.41 mi
Kilometers
362.76 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.38 mi
Kilometers
414.21 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Godley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Godley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 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
Calvert
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Houston
128.8 mi
02h 25m
To Godley
128.6 mi
02h 25m

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

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    26.1 mi · 27 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67: Cleburne, Dallas

    995 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on South Interstate 35W

    1751 ft · 37 sec · South Interstate 35W

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West US Highway 67

    9.9 mi · 12 min · West US Highway 67

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 North: Burleson

    1727 ft · 46 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    785 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Industrial Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Industrial Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Weatherford Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Weatherford Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on North State Highway 171

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 171

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    766 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Godley Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Godley Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    775 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 6
50.1 mi · 19%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 17%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 12%
I 35W
26.1 mi · 10%
Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 10%
Tomball Parkway
12.3 mi · 5%
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

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert
02h 25m from Houston
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.8 miles from Houston and 128.6 miles from Godley.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.31 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 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 Godley.

Stop Ideas Near Calvert

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

45 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

77 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Taylor

84 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Godley. Straight-line distance: 225.41 mi (362.76 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
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#2 Godley

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population1,712
Coordinates32.4490300, -97.5266900
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Godley (-97.52669, 32.44903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.08 gal
34.38 L · about $34.31
Round trip
$68.63
18.16 gal · 68.76 L
Estimated CO2
80.7 kg one way
Round trip: 161.4 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.31 $68.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.61 $77.22
Premium $4.59 $41.69 $83.37
Diesel $3.99 $36.26 $72.51

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 Godley. The current time is 04:05:41.

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.