How far is Houston, TX from Meadowlakes, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Meadowlakes, TX is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.27 mi
04h 01m
Flight
183.84 mi
295.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.84 mi
Kilometers
295.86 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.27 mi
Kilometers
336.79 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadowlakes
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Meadowlakes
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
La Grange
TX

Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

From Houston
104.6 mi
02h 00m
To Meadowlakes
104.7 mi
02h 00m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Continue on East Ben White Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

    22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 71

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 281 North: Marble Falls

    2194 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2597 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Avenue N

    2764 ft · 1 min · Avenue N

  16. 16

    Continue on Meadowlakes Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Meadowlakes Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Columbine Street

    845 ft · 39 sec · Columbine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Olympia Fields Street

    1561 ft · 1 min · Olympia Fields Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olympia Fields Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 37%
Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 35%
West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 11%
East State Highway 71
13.4 mi · 6%
East Ben White Boulevard
12.3 mi · 6%
South US Highway 281
4.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
183.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
02h 00m from Houston
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowlakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Houston and 104.7 miles from Meadowlakes.

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

The direct path is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.89 one way or $55.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Grange, 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 La Grange.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

87 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

90 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

94 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Bryan, TX

98 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Meadowlakes. Straight-line distance: 183.84 mi (295.86 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
Meadowlakes

#2 Meadowlakes

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates30.5624500, -98.2986700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Meadowlakes (-98.29867, 30.56245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.95 L · about $27.89
Round trip
$55.78
14.76 gal · 55.9 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.89 $55.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.38 $62.76
Premium $4.59 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $3.99 $29.47 $58.94

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 Meadowlakes. The current time is 04:36:34.

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.