How far is Houston, TX from Kirbyville, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Kirbyville, TX is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Kirbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Kirbyville.
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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
5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
64.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Elizabeth Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Kirbyville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
64.5 mi · 01h 12m
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 Kirbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Kirbyville?
The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Winnie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Houston and 66.8 miles from Kirbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Kirbyville.
Stop Ideas Near Winnie
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 Winnie.
Beaumont
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Houston
Houston, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Kirbyville. Straight-line distance: 107.48 mi (172.98 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 Kirbyville
City in Jasper County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.6604800, -93.8926800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirbyville (-93.89268, 30.66048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.03 | $40.05 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.62 | $43.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.81 | $37.61 |
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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