How far is Houston, TX from Pinehurst, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Pinehurst, TX is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 02m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Pinehurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Pinehurst.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
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Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
85.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst
963 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
2848 ft · 57 sec · West I-10 Service Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Park Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Strickland Drive
2080 ft · 41 sec · Strickland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Strickland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Pinehurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
85.1 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Pinehurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Pinehurst?
The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Winnie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Houston and 53.7 miles from Pinehurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Pinehurst.
Stop Ideas Near Winnie
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 Winnie.
Beaumont
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Houston
Houston, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 98.05 mi (157.79 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 Pinehurst
Pinehurst is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1071500, -93.7746100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinehurst (-93.77461, 30.10715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $3.55 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $21.42 | $42.83 |
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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