How far is Houston, TX from Highland Park, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Highland Park, TX is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Highland Park.
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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
237.1 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Knox Street - Henderson Avenue, Monticello Avenue
1492 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.1 km · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn left onto Monticello Avenue
645 ft · 29 sec · Monticello Avenue
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Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
49 m · 5 sec · McKinney Avenue
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Continue on Harvard Avenue
943 ft · 30 sec · Harvard Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue
1165 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Avenue
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Turn left onto Beverly Drive
1191 ft · 39 sec · Beverly Drive
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Turn right onto Byron Avenue
129 m · 26 sec · Byron Avenue
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Turn left onto Cornell Avenue
90 m · 13 sec · Cornell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Highland Park.
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
237 mi · 04h 09m
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 Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Houston and 120.7 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 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 Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 228.27 mi (367.37 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 Highland Park
Town in Texas
| Population | 9,050 |
| Coordinates | 32.8334600, -96.7919500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-96.79195, 32.83346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.31 | $72.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.21 | $78.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.10 | $68.20 |
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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