How far is Houston, TX from Kermit, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Kermit, TX is about 574.8 miles (925.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 480.8 miles (773.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Kermit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Kermit.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
174.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz
599 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
629 ft · 19 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway
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Turn left
1087 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
247.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on I 10 Service Road
656 ft · 17 sec · I 10 Service Road
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Turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305
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Continue on South Burleson Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Avenue
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right
25.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Interstate Highway 20 Service Drive
684 ft · 19 sec · Interstate Highway 20 Service Drive
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Continue on East Interstate 20 State Route North
1611 ft · 44 sec · East Interstate 20 State Route North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: El Paso
656 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Monahans
665 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on East Sealy Avenue
707 ft · 12 sec · East Sealy Avenue
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Continue on East Interstate 20
3 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 18 North
20.1 mi · 30 min · State Highway 18 North
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Continue on South Poplar Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East Austin Street
51 m · 5 sec · East Austin Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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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 Kermit.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Keep slight right
247 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Kermit?
The road trip is about 574.8 miles (925.1 km) and usually takes 10h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 287.2 miles from Houston and 287.6 miles from Kermit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 480.8 miles (773.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 94 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.64 one way or $153.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.2 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 Sunny near Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Kermit. Straight-line distance: 480.82 mi (773.81 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 Kermit
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 31.8576300, -103.0926700 |
| Altitude | 872 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kermit (-103.09267, 31.85763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 925 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 10m |
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 | $76.64 | $153.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.23 | $172.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.11 | $186.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $80.98 | $161.96 |
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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