How far is Houston, TX from Monahans, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Monahans, TX is about 551.7 miles (887.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 464.8 miles (748.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kerr County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Monahans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Monahans.
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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
174.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz
599 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway
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Turn left
1087 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
247.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on I 10 Service Road
656 ft · 19 sec · I 10 Service Road
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Turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305
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Continue on South Burleson Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Avenue
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right
25.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Interstate Highway 20 Service Drive
684 ft · 19 sec · Interstate Highway 20 Service Drive
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Continue on East Interstate 20 State Route North
1611 ft · 44 sec · East Interstate 20 State Route North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: El Paso
656 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Monahans
665 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on East Sealy Avenue
707 ft · 12 sec · East Sealy Avenue
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Continue on East Interstate 20
3 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
54 m · 9 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn left
32 m · 8 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 Monahans.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Keep slight right
247 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Sunny near Monahans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Monahans?
The road trip is about 551.7 miles (887.9 km) and usually takes 09h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ingram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 275.6 miles from Houston and 276 miles from Monahans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 464.8 miles (748.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.58 one way or $147.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Sunny near Monahans.
Stop Ideas Near Ingram
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 Ingram.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Monahans. Straight-line distance: 464.84 mi (748.09 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 Monahans
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 31.5943000, -102.8926500 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monahans (-102.89265, 31.5943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 888 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 52m |
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 | $73.58 | $147.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.79 | $165.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $89.39 | $178.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.74 | $155.49 |
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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