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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.55 mi
02h 32m
Flight
107.48 mi
172.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.48 mi
Kilometers
172.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.55 mi
Kilometers
214.92 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirbyville
Sat, May 30, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sat, May 30, 1:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-30T08:16
Arrive Kirbyville
Sat, May 30, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winnie
TX

Town in Texas

From Houston
66.8 mi
01h 16m
To Kirbyville
66.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · East Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Elizabeth Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
83 mi · 62%
US 96 North
39.2 mi · 29%
Eastex Freeway
5.08 mi · 4%
US 69 North
5.08 mi · 4%
San Jacinto Street
0.44 mi
Franklin Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
107.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnie
01h 16m from Houston
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winnie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnie.

RAIL

Beaumont

38 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

71 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
RAIL

Houston

95 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

96 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Kirbyville. Straight-line distance: 107.48 mi (172.98 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Kirbyville

#2 Kirbyville

City in Jasper County, Texas, United States

Population2,032
Coordinates30.6604800, -93.8926800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Kirbyville (-93.89268, 30.66048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Kirbyville. The current time is 08:16:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.