How far is Houston, TX from Gun Barrel City, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Gun Barrel City, TX is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon 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 Gun Barrel City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Gun Barrel City.
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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
177.3 mi · 3 hr 7 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
1599 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
2031 ft · 41 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight right
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corsicana Bypass
6.1 mi · 7 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto East State Highway 31
9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31
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Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
8 mi · 9 min · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 274
7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 274
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Continue on South Tool Drive
5.8 mi · 9 min · South Tool Drive
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Continue on South Seven Points Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Seven Points Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Cedar Creek Parkway
3.7 mi · 5 min · East Cedar Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto Meadow Lake Drive
1318 ft · 36 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Gun Barrel City.
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
177 mi · 03h 07m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gun Barrel City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Gun Barrel City?
The road trip is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Houston and 110.3 miles from Gun Barrel City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.48 one way or $58.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gun Barrel City.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Gun Barrel City. Straight-line distance: 183.68 mi (295.61 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 Gun Barrel City
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,208 |
| Coordinates | 32.3345900, -96.1513600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gun Barrel City (-96.15136, 32.33459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.48 | $58.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.17 | $66.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.15 | $62.29 |
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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