How far is Houston, TX from Groves, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Groves, TX is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.38 mi
01h 46m
Flight
87.59 mi
140.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.59 mi
Kilometers
140.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.38 mi
Kilometers
147.06 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groves
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Groves
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Anahuac
TX

City in Texas

From Houston
45.6 mi
00h 53m
To Groves
45.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    40 mi · 46 min · East Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur

    2059 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 73 East: Port Arthur, Groves

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Groves

    753 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Parkway Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · West Parkway Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto 39th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 39th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 39th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
58.5 mi · 64%
TX 73
24.9 mi · 27%
TX 73 East
6.01 mi · 7%
39th Street
0.74 mi · 1%
San Jacinto Street
0.44 mi
Franklin Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

40 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anahuac
00h 53m from Houston
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Groves.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anahuac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Houston and 45.7 miles from Groves.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.21 one way or $24.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Groves.

Stop Ideas Near Anahuac

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

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

BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

54 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
RAIL

Beaumont

64 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Houston

66 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

67 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Groves. Straight-line distance: 87.59 mi (140.97 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
Groves

#2 Groves

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America

Population15,268
Coordinates29.9482700, -93.9171200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Groves (-93.91712, 29.94827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $12.21
Round trip
$24.41
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.21 $24.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.73 $27.47
Premium $4.59 $14.83 $29.66
Diesel $3.99 $12.90 $25.79

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 Groves. The current time is 21:39:17.

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.