How far is Houston, TX from Lindsay, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Lindsay, TX is about 313.4 miles (504.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289 miles (465.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Lindsay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Lindsay.
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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 · 30 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
236.9 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
3139 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
35.2 mi · 39 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
751 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Summitt Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Summitt Avenue
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Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard
3.6 mi · 4 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hickory Drive
1575 ft · 45 sec · Hickory Drive
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Turn right onto 6th Street
102 m · 9 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
116 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Main Street
1270 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Lindsay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
237 mi · 04h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Lindsay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Lindsay?
The road trip is about 313.4 miles (504.3 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Kirvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Houston and 156.4 miles from Lindsay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289 miles (465.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 5:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.80 one way or $83.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Partly Sunny near Lindsay.
Stop Ideas Near Kirvin
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 Kirvin.
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Tyler, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Lindsay. Straight-line distance: 289.02 mi (465.14 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 Lindsay
Town of Cooke County, Texas, USA
| Population | 1,159 |
| Coordinates | 33.6359400, -97.2227900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindsay (-97.22279, 33.63594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.80 | $83.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.03 | $94.05 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.78 | $101.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.16 | $88.33 |
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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