How far is Houston, TX from McLendon-Chisholm, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to McLendon-Chisholm, TX is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and McLendon-Chisholm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and McLendon-Chisholm.
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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
218.7 mi · 3 hr 48 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Malloy Bridge Road
1423 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Malloy Bridge Road
13.1 mi · 21 min · Malloy Bridge Road
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Continue on FM 740
2.6 mi · 4 min · FM 740
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Continue on Walnut Lane
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walnut Lane
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Continue on South FM 548
1.6 mi · 3 min · South FM 548
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Continue on North FM 548
8.1 mi · 14 min · North FM 548
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 205
2.9 mi · 4 min · South State Highway 205
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Turn left onto West FM 550
733 ft · 20 sec · West FM 550
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Turn left onto Cattle Barron Drive
2721 ft · 2 min · Cattle Barron Drive
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Turn left
41 m · 10 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 McLendon-Chisholm.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
219 mi · 03h 48m
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 Sunny near McLendon-Chisholm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to McLendon-Chisholm?
The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Houston and 125.2 miles from McLendon-Chisholm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Sunny near McLendon-Chisholm.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and McLendon-Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 221.05 mi (355.75 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 McLendon-Chisholm
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,815 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423500, -96.3805400 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: McLendon-Chisholm (-96.38054, 32.84235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $33.44 | $66.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.63 | $75.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.34 | $70.68 |
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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