How far is Houston, TX from Pine Island, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Pine Island, TX is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.95 mi
01h 28m
Flight
68.11 mi
109.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.11 mi
Kilometers
109.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.95 mi
Kilometers
119.01 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Island
Fri, May 1, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Fri, May 1, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-30T23:30
Arrive Pine Island
Fri, May 1, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Dayton
TX

City in Liberty County, Texas, United States

From Houston
37 mi
00h 44m
To Pine Island
37 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Pine Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Pine Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Crosby Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 90

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Beaumont Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 90

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90

  14. 14

    Continue on United States Highway 90 West

    16 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 90 West

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 90

    27.4 mi · 31 min · US Highway 90

  16. 16

    Turn left

    83 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    82 m · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Pine Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 90
28.9 mi · 39%
Crosby Freeway
17.5 mi · 24%
United States Highway 90 West
16 mi · 22%
East Freeway
5.2 mi · 7%
Beaumont Highway
4.97 mi · 7%
San Jacinto Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 90

Continue on US Highway 90

27.4 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
68.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 44m from Houston
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Pine Island?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Houston and 37 miles from Pine Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Island.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dayton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.

RAIL

Houston

56 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

57 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Beaumont

73 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

85 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Pine Island. Straight-line distance: 68.11 mi (109.62 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pine Island

Town of the United States

Population1,205
Coordinates30.0563300, -94.2774100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Pine Island (-94.27741, 30.05633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.59 $11.98 $23.97
Diesel $3.99 $10.42 $20.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Pine Island. The current time is 23:30:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.