How far is Houston, TX from Howe, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Howe, TX is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269 miles (432.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Howe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Howe.
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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
45 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
6.6 mi · 7 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 381: Haning Street
1231 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Collins Freeway
1.5 km · 2 min · South Collins Freeway
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Turn right onto West Haning Street
1464 ft · 37 sec · West Haning Street
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Turn left onto North Denny Street
994 ft · 17 sec · North Denny Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · North Denny Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Howe.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Howe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Howe?
The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.2 miles from Houston and 145.6 miles from Howe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269 miles (432.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 6:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.92 one way or $77.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 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 Cloudy near Howe.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Howe. Straight-line distance: 269 mi (432.92 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 Howe
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,390 |
| Coordinates | 33.5087200, -96.6122100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howe (-96.61221, 33.50872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $38.92 | $77.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.80 | $87.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.29 | $94.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.13 | $82.26 |
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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