How far is Houston, TX from Liberty Hill, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Liberty Hill, TX is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.32 mi
02h 55m
Flight
124.22 mi
199.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.22 mi
Kilometers
199.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.32 mi
Kilometers
225.82 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Jun 11, 2:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-06-11T08:14
Arrive Liberty Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Huntsville
TX

The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.

From Houston
70.3 mi
01h 27m
To Liberty Hill
70 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
94°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Liberty Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Liberty Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Travis Street

    1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland

    844 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    871 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2810 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    22.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Continue on Prospect Drive

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Prospect Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · East Goliad Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    86 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Houston Avenue

    19.6 mi · 30 min · East Houston Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 1597

    2683 ft · 2 min · County Road 1597

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 1585

    80 m · 11 sec · County Road 1585

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1585

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Liberty Hill.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
63.2 mi · 45%
Prospect Drive
27.5 mi · 20%
State Highway 19
22.4 mi · 16%
East Houston Avenue
19.6 mi · 14%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi · 1%
TX 19
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
124.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsville
01h 27m from Houston
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Liberty Hill?

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Houston and 70 miles from Liberty Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Huntsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Food stop 2.3 mi away

City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar

Huntsville , TX
1421 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States
Rating 4.3/5 1,088 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

79 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

84 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

108 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

110 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Liberty Hill. Straight-line distance: 124.22 mi (199.92 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
Liberty Hill

#2 Liberty Hill

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population3,549
Coordinates31.5601800, -95.2930000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Liberty Hill (-95.293, 31.56018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.41
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.71 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.09
Premium $4.59 $22.73 $45.45
Diesel $3.99 $19.77 $39.53

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Liberty Hill. The current time is 08:14:39.

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.