How far is Houston, TX from Gunter, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Gunter, TX is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Freestone 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 Gunter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Gunter.
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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
236.1 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Olive Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street
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Continue on McKinnon Street
2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street
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Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll
2325 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
30.6 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · South Dallas Parkway
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Turn right onto West Outer Loop
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Outer Loop
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Turn left onto South Preston Road
11 mi · 14 min · South Preston Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1460 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
20 m · 3 sec · North 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Gunter.
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
236 mi · 04h 08m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gunter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Gunter?
The road trip is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Houston and 143.8 miles from Gunter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.43 one way or $76.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gunter.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Gunter. Straight-line distance: 267.29 mi (430.16 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 Gunter
City in Wood County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,748 |
| Coordinates | 33.4478900, -96.7474900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunter (-96.74749, 33.44789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.43 | $76.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.24 | $86.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.69 | $93.38 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.61 | $81.22 |
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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