How far is Houston, TX from Lone Star, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Lone Star, TX is about 195.7 miles (315 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brazos 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 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
8.3 mi · 10 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 249
818 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road
1849 ft · 39 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto West Mount Houston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Mount Houston Road
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Browning Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 485
20.4 mi · 26 min · Farm-to-Market Road 485
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive
951 ft · 21 sec · North General Bruce Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
10 mi · 10 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 Business: Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Nola Ruth Street
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
1 km · 1 min · West Central Texas Expressway
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Continue on East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right onto 46th Street
637 ft · 18 sec · 46th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 46th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Lone Star.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 6
Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 195.7 miles (315 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Wixon Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Houston and 97.9 miles from Lone Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.11 one way or $52.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lone Star.
Stop Ideas Near Wixon Valley
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 Wixon Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Lone Star. Straight-line distance: 167.11 mi (268.94 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
City in Bell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,473 |
| Coordinates | 31.1029500, -97.6989100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lone Star (-97.69891, 31.10295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.11 | $52.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.38 | $58.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.72 | $63.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.59 | $55.18 |
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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