How far is Houston, TX from Groveton, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Groveton, TX is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Groveton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Groveton.
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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
22.1 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Turn right onto East Caroline Street
16.4 mi · 24 min · East Caroline Street
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Turn straight
722 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
114 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Groveton.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Groveton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Groveton?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
New Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Houston and 53.3 miles from Groveton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Groveton.
Stop Ideas Near New Waverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 90.36 mi (145.42 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 Groveton
County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,030 |
| Coordinates | 31.0549100, -95.1257700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groveton (-95.12577, 31.05491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.25 | $28.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
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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