How far is Houston, TX from Krugerville, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Krugerville, TX is about 284 miles (457.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Krugerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Krugerville.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
236.1 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Olive Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street
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Continue on McKinnon Street
2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street
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Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll
2325 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
29.5 mi · 33 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
1246 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
2307 ft · 46 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn left onto West University Drive
906 ft · 20 sec · West University Drive
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Take the ramp straight
539 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto West University Drive
3.7 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 East
5.9 mi · 9 min · US Highway 380 East
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Kruger Road
1182 ft · 54 sec · Kruger Road
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Turn right onto Sherry Lane
55 m · 8 sec · Sherry Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sherry Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Krugerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
236 mi · 04h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Krugerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Krugerville?
The road trip is about 284 miles (457.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Teague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Houston and 141.7 miles from Krugerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.87 one way or $75.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 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 Cloudy near Krugerville.
Stop Ideas Near Teague
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 Teague.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Krugerville. Straight-line distance: 261.29 mi (420.5 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 Krugerville
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,871 |
| Coordinates | 33.2815100, -96.9905600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Krugerville (-96.99056, 33.28151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.87 | $75.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.61 | $85.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.00 | $92.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.01 | $80.02 |
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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