How far is Houston, TX from New Waverly, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to New Waverly, TX is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and New Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and New Waverly.
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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
53.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 150, FM 1374, FM 1375: New Waverly
1497 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward FM 1375 West
9 m · 1 sec · FM 1375 West
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Exit the roundabout onto FM 1375 West
2780 ft · 54 sec · FM 1375 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 75 South
160 m · 13 sec · State Highway 75 South
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Turn right onto Gibbs Street
26 m · 2 sec · Gibbs Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gibbs Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and New Waverly.
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
53.2 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to New Waverly?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Oak Ridge North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Houston and 27.7 miles from New Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge North
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 Oak Ridge North.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and New Waverly. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.88 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 New Waverly
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 30.5377000, -95.4832800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Waverly (-95.48328, 30.5377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
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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