How far is Houston, TX from Hart, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Hart, TX is about 613.9 miles (988 km), with a travel time of about 11h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 508 miles (817.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
613.92 mi
11h 01m
Flight
507.96 mi
817.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
507.96 mi
Kilometers
817.49 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
613.92 mi
Kilometers
988.01 km
Drive Time
11h 01m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hart
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Fri, Apr 24, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Hart
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:01 PM to 6:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bangs
TX

City

From Houston
307 mi
05h 30m
To Hart
307 mi
05h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  14. 14

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  26. 26

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  38. 38

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  40. 40

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  42. 42

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  43. 43

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right

    715 ft · 17 sec

  46. 46

    Continue on I-27 Frontage Road

    120 m · 14 sec · I-27 Frontage Road

  47. 47

    Turn sharp right

    1149 ft · 55 sec

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 145

    8 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 145

  49. 49

    Keep slight left to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 145

    12.1 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 145

  50. 50

    Turn right

    3092 ft · 52 sec

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Broadway

    660 ft · 13 sec · Broadway

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
52 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 13%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 12%
Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 12%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 11%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
62 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.9 mi
508 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangs
05h 30m from Houston
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Hart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 613.9 miles (988 km) and usually takes 11h 01m 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?

Bangs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 307 miles from Houston and 307 miles from Hart.

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

The direct path is about 508 miles (817.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.9 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 $81.85 one way or $163.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.5 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 Sunny near Hart.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Hart. Straight-line distance: 507.96 mi (817.49 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
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#2 Hart

City in Texas, USA

Population1,016
Coordinates34.3850700, -102.1157400
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Hart (-102.11574, 34.38507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 988 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.66 gal
82 L · about $81.85
Round trip
$163.71
43.32 gal · 164 L
Estimated CO2
192.5 kg one way
Round trip: 385 kg / 849 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $81.85 $163.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.10 $184.20
Premium $4.59 $99.44 $198.88
Diesel $3.99 $86.49 $172.98

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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There is no time difference between Houston and Hart. The current time is 04:06:06.

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.