How far is Houston, TX from Hemphill, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Hemphill, TX is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Hemphill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Hemphill.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
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Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
2732 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
37 mi · 43 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
30.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
2255 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Pan American Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pan American Drive
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Continue on South Washington Avenue
3140 ft · 59 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto East Church Street
24.8 mi · 28 min · East Church Street
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Continue on US Highway 190 West
34.7 mi · 39 min · US Highway 190 West
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Merge slight right onto North Wheeler Street
21.3 mi · 23 min · North Wheeler Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Farm-to-Market Road 83
10.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 83
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mann Street
582 ft · 15 sec · Mann Street
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Turn left onto Felts
97 m · 14 sec · Felts
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Felts
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Hemphill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eastex Freeway
Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
37 mi · 00h 43m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hemphill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Hemphill?
The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Houston and 84.1 miles from Hemphill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hemphill.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Hemphill. Straight-line distance: 141.49 mi (227.71 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 Hemphill
City in Sabine County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 31.3407400, -93.8468500 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hemphill (-93.84685, 31.34074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.45 | $44.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.26 | $50.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
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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