How far is Houston, TX from Lone Star, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Lone Star, TX is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Anderson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Lone Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Lone Star.
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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
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland
844 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
2810 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on State Highway 19
22.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on Prospect Drive
27.5 mi · 32 min · Prospect Drive
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Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · East Goliad Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
50 m · 6 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Houston Avenue
92 m · 10 sec · East Houston Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
32.6 mi · 38 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Loop 256
3.4 mi · 5 min · Loop 256
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Take the exit slight right
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 155
20.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on South Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155
14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155
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Take the exit left toward Loop 49 Toll West
2880 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Toll 49
21.9 mi · 24 min · Toll 49
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mineola Highway
10 mi · 13 min · Mineola Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pacific Street
8.8 mi · 10 min · North Pacific Street
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Turn left onto West Bermuda Street
25.7 mi · 32 min · West Bermuda Street
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Continue on Gilmer Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street West
61 m · 6 sec · Jefferson Street West
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Turn left onto Church Street
21.9 mi · 25 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 24 North
15 mi · 17 min · State Highway 24 North
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Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue
157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 271
6.3 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 271
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right
1063 ft · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Lone Star.
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
63.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Lone Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Lone Star?
The road trip is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palestine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Houston and 155.6 miles from Lone Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.60 one way or $77.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Lone Star.
Stop Ideas Near Palestine
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 Palestine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Lone Star. Straight-line distance: 277.92 mi (447.27 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 Lone Star
Lone Star is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7856600, -95.3877300 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lone Star (-95.38773, 33.78566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $3.51 | $38.60 | $77.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.03 | $44.27 | $88.54 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $48.45 | $96.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $61.81 | $123.62 |
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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