How far is Houston, TX from Highland Village, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Highland Village, TX is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
268.14 mi
04h 52m
Flight
250.47 mi
403.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.47 mi
Kilometers
403.09 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.14 mi
Kilometers
431.53 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Village
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-18T18:50
Arrive Highland Village
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Houston
134.3 mi
02h 26m
To Highland Village
133.8 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Highland Village.

  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

    236.9 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    3139 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road

    622 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2984 ft · 53 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Justin Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Justin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Garden Ridge Boulevard

    2172 ft · 55 sec · Garden Ridge Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Brazos Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Brazos Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sellmeyer Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sellmeyer Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Village Road

    891 ft · 26 sec · Highland Village Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lakevista West

    631 ft · 34 sec · Lakevista West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Greenbriar Lane

    35 m · 5 sec · Greenbriar Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenbriar Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
237 mi · 88%
North Stemmons Freeway
24.7 mi · 9%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi
Justin Road
0.98 mi
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.87 mi
Sellmeyer Lane
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
250.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 26m from Houston
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Highland Village?

The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Houston and 133.8 miles from Highland Village.

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

The direct path is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Village.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, 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 Buffalo.

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Highland Village. Straight-line distance: 250.47 mi (403.09 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
Highland Village

#2 Highland Village

City in Texas, United States

Population16,885
Coordinates33.0917900, -97.0466800
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Highland Village (-97.04668, 33.09179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.82 L · about $35.75
Round trip
$71.50
18.92 gal · 71.64 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.75 $71.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.22 $80.45
Premium $4.59 $43.43 $86.86
Diesel $3.99 $37.77 $75.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Highland Village. The current time is 18:50:46.

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.