How far is Houston, TX from Hughes Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Hughes Springs, TX is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Hughes Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Hughes Springs.
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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
36.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on North US Highway 59
1.4 km · 58 sec · North US Highway 59
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Take the exit left
933 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
741 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on South Railroad Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Turn right onto Highway 79
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Kilgore Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kilgore Drive
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Gardiner Mitchell Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gardiner Mitchell Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Estes Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Estes Parkway
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Turn slight right onto TX 149
576 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto South Eastman Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · South Eastman Road
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Continue on US 259
28.1 mi · 34 min · US 259
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Turn slight right
103 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Industrial Boulevard
5.9 mi · 10 min · East Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 1st Street
130 m · 13 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Ward
32 m · 5 sec · Ward
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ward
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Hughes Springs.
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
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42 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hughes Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Hughes Springs?
The road trip is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Lufkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Houston and 123.5 miles from Hughes Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.99 one way or $65.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hughes Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Lufkin
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 Lufkin.
Nacogdoches, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Hughes Springs. Straight-line distance: 227.66 mi (366.39 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 Hughes Springs
City in Cass County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,672 |
| Coordinates | 32.9984600, -94.6307600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hughes Springs (-94.63076, 32.99846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.12 | $74.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.08 | $80.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.86 | $69.72 |
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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