How far is Houston, TX from Lumberton, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Lumberton, TX is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
97.44 mi
01h 53m
Flight
77.8 mi
125.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.8 mi
Kilometers
125.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.44 mi
Kilometers
156.81 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumberton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Lumberton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Anahuac
TX

City in Texas

From Houston
48.7 mi
00h 56m
To Lumberton
48.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Lumberton.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · East Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
83 mi · 85%
Eastex Freeway
5.08 mi · 5%
US 69 North
5.08 mi · 5%
US 96 North
3.2 mi · 3%
San Jacinto Street
0.44 mi
Franklin Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

64.5 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anahuac
00h 56m from Houston
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lumberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Lumberton?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Anahuac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Houston and 48.7 miles from Lumberton.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.00 one way or $26.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lumberton.

Stop Ideas Near Anahuac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Anahuac, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

54 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
RAIL

Beaumont

64 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Houston

66 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

67 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Lumberton. Straight-line distance: 77.8 mi (125.2 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
Lumberton

#2 Lumberton

City in Texas, United States

Population13,383
Coordinates30.2657700, -94.1996300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Lumberton (-94.19963, 30.26577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $13.00
Round trip
$26.00
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.00 $26.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.63 $29.25
Premium $4.59 $15.79 $31.59
Diesel $3.99 $13.74 $27.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Lumberton. The current time is 04:10:00.

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.