How far is Houston, TX from Hideaway, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Hideaway, TX is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.67 mi
04h 07m
Flight
188.51 mi
303.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.51 mi
Kilometers
303.38 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.67 mi
Kilometers
332.61 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hideaway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Hideaway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lovelady
TX

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

From Houston
103.6 mi
02h 03m
To Hideaway
103.1 mi
02h 03m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Travis Street

    1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland

    844 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    871 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2810 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    22.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Continue on Prospect Drive

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Prospect Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · East Goliad Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    50 m · 6 sec · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Houston Avenue

    92 m · 10 sec · East Houston Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    32.6 mi · 38 min · North 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Loop 256

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Loop 256

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1119 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    110 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 155

    20.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155

  19. 19

    Continue on South Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 155

    14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward Loop 49 Toll West

    2880 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Toll 49

    14.7 mi · 15 min · Toll 49

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport

    3000 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Loop 49

    125 m · 14 sec · Loop 49

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

    89 m · 10 sec · Interstate 20 West

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1044 ft · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 849

    1450 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Interstate 20 West

    1534 ft · 59 sec · Interstate 20 West

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Hide-A-Way Lane Central

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Hide-A-Way Lane Central

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Hide-A-Way Lane Central

    2910 ft · 2 min · Hide-A-Way Lane Central

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hide-A-Way Lane Central

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
63.2 mi · 31%
State Highway 155
34.2 mi · 17%
North 4th Street
32.6 mi · 16%
Prospect Drive
27.5 mi · 13%
State Highway 19
22.4 mi · 11%
Toll 49
14.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovelady
02h 03m from Houston
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Lovelady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Houston and 103.1 miles from Hideaway.

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

The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.55 one way or $55.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 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 Cloudy near Hideaway.

Stop Ideas Near Lovelady

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lovelady, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lovelady.

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

94 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Bryan, TX

102 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Hideaway. Straight-line distance: 188.51 mi (303.38 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
Hideaway

#2 Hideaway

City in Texas

Population3,208
Coordinates32.4904200, -95.4574600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Hideaway (-95.45746, 32.49042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.61 L · about $27.55
Round trip
$55.10
14.58 gal · 55.22 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.55 $55.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.00 $61.99
Premium $4.59 $33.47 $66.94
Diesel $3.99 $29.11 $58.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Hideaway. The current time is 01:12:25.

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.