How far is Houston, TX from Palo Pinto County, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Palo Pinto County, TX is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Palo Pinto County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Palo Pinto County.
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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
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
871 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway
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Continue on Highway 180 East
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 180 East
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Continue on East Hubbard Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Hubbard Street
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Continue on US Highway 180 West
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West
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Continue on Palo Pinto Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Palo Pinto Highway
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on US Highway 180
1.1 km · 60 sec · US Highway 180
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Turn left
1.4 km · 4 min
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Turn left
922 ft · 41 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 Palo Pinto County.
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
198 mi · 03h 27m
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 Rain Showers leaving Houston and Chance Rain Showers near Palo Pinto County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Palo Pinto County?
The road trip is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Streetman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Houston and 161.6 miles from Palo Pinto County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 $43.80 one way or $87.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Houston and Chance Rain Showers near Palo Pinto County.
Stop Ideas Near Streetman
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 Streetman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Palo Pinto County. Straight-line distance: 270.21 mi (434.86 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 Palo Pinto County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 29,320 |
| Coordinates | 32.7531800, -98.3130200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palo Pinto County (-98.31302, 32.75318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $3.84 | $43.80 | $87.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $49.60 | $99.20 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $53.89 | $107.78 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $65.90 | $131.81 |
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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