How far is Houston, TX from Oak Leaf, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Oak Leaf, TX is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Oak Leaf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Oak Leaf.
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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
22.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E, FM 664: Dallas, Waco, Olivia
1217 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 287 Bypass
105 m · 7 sec · West US Highway 287 Bypass
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Turn slight right onto I 35E North: Dallas
1220 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35E
776 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35E North
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Red Oak Road
976 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
2013 ft · 42 sec · South Interstate 35E
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Turn right
138 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto West Red Oak Road
3001 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Red Oak Road
127 m · 17 sec · West Red Oak Road
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Continue on West Red Oak Road
2769 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Locust Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Locust Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Oak Leaf.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Leaf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Oak Leaf?
The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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 115.3 miles from Oak Leaf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:36 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Leaf.
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 Oak Leaf. Straight-line distance: 209.92 mi (337.83 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 Oak Leaf
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,498 |
| Coordinates | 32.5204200, -96.8547200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Leaf (-96.85472, 32.52042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 |
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| 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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