How far is Houston, TX from Nocona, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Nocona, TX is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 310.7 miles (500 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Navarro County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Nocona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Nocona.
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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
236.9 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
3139 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
35.2 mi · 39 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
751 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Summitt Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Summitt Avenue
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Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Continue on Division Street
10 mi · 11 min · Division Street
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · United States Highway 82
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Nocona.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
237 mi · 04h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Nocona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Nocona?
The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.6 miles from Houston and 172.1 miles from Nocona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 310.7 miles (500 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 $45.95 one way or $91.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 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 Nocona.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Corsicana Planning & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richland.
Waco, TX
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Nocona. Straight-line distance: 310.68 mi (499.99 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 Nocona
City in Texas
| Population | 3,016 |
| Coordinates | 33.7867700, -97.7258600 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nocona (-97.72586, 33.78677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $45.95 | $91.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.70 | $103.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.83 | $111.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.55 | $97.11 |
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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