How far is Houston, TX from Huntington, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Huntington, TX is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Huntington.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South: Huntington, Woodville
937 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Denman Avenue
7.9 mi · 9 min · East Denman Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Huntington.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Huntington?
The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Goodrich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Houston and 64 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Goodrich
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 Goodrich.
Beaumont
Houston
Houston, TX
Nacogdoches, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 114.63 mi (184.48 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 Huntington
City in Texas
| Population | 2,079 |
| Coordinates | 31.2776900, -94.5765900 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington (-94.57659, 31.27769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.05 | $36.10 |
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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