How far is Houston, TX from Lost Creek, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Lost Creek, TX is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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 03h 09m.
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 and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Lost Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Lost Creek.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Continue on East Ben White Boulevard
7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Capital of Texas Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · South Capital of Texas Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bee Caves Road
1053 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Bee Caves Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bee Caves Road
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Turn left onto Canyon Rim Drive
3045 ft · 2 min · Canyon Rim Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Guinevere Lane
106 m · 21 sec · Guinevere Lane
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Turn left onto Whippoorwill Trail
67 m · 10 sec · Whippoorwill Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whippoorwill Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Lost Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
TX 71 West
Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 01h 22m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Lost Creek?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Houston and 85.3 miles from Lost Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.71 one way or $45.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 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 Lost Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville
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 Fayetteville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Lost Creek. Straight-line distance: 152.91 mi (246.08 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 Lost Creek
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 4,509 |
| Coordinates | 30.2954800, -97.8444500 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lost Creek (-97.84445, 30.29548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.55 | $51.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.59 | $55.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.00 | $48.00 |
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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