How far is Houston, TX from Midlothian, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Midlothian, TX is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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 04h 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.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Midlothian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Midlothian.
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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
198.1 mi · 3 hr 27 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
29.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Main Street
2175 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 8th Street
17 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Midlothian.
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
198 mi · 03h 27m
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 Mostly Cloudy leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Midlothian?
The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.7 miles from Houston and 115.4 miles from Midlothian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.80 one way or $61.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Midlothian. Straight-line distance: 211.19 mi (339.87 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 Midlothian
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 35,146 |
| Coordinates | 32.4823600, -96.9944500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midlothian (-96.99445, 32.48236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.65 | $69.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.42 | $74.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
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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