How far is Houston, TX from Graham, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Graham, TX is about 348.1 miles (560.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Navarro County, Texas
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 Graham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Graham.
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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
198.1 mi · 3 hr 27 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
871 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway
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Continue on Highway 180 East
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 180 East
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Continue on East Hubbard Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Hubbard Street
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Continue on US Highway 180 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West
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Turn right onto State Highway 337
21.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 337
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Continue on State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Elm Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Graham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
198 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Graham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Graham?
The road trip is about 348.1 miles (560.2 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.2 miles from Houston and 173.9 miles from Graham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 $46.41 one way or $92.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 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 Graham.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Corsicana Planning & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richland.
Waco, TX
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Graham. Straight-line distance: 299.21 mi (481.53 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 Graham
City in north central Texas
| Population | 8,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.1070600, -98.5895000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Graham (-98.5895, 33.10706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $46.41 | $92.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.21 | $104.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $56.38 | $112.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $49.03 | $98.07 |
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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