How far is Houston, TX from Hudson, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Hudson, TX is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Hudson.
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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
42 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
34.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto College Drive
2 mi · 4 min · College Drive
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Take the ramp left
966 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto South John Redditt Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South John Redditt Drive
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Turn left onto Old Union Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Union Road
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Turn right onto Mount Carmel Road
1982 ft · 56 sec · Mount Carmel Road
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Turn right onto Towering Oak
37 m · 5 sec · Towering Oak
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Towering Oak
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Hudson.
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
Continue straight
42 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Hudson?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shepherd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Houston and 60.7 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Shepherd
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 Shepherd.
Houston
Houston, TX
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 113.23 mi (182.22 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 Hudson
City in Angelina County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,288 |
| Coordinates | 31.3226800, -94.7782600 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-94.77826, 31.32268)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.28 | $36.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
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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