How far is Houston, TX from Ranger, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Ranger, TX is about 310.3 miles (499.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271 miles (436.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m 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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Flight Distance
Driving 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 04m.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Ranger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Ranger.
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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
8.3 mi · 10 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 249
818 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road
1849 ft · 39 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto West Mount Houston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Mount Houston Road
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Loop 340
28.6 mi · 34 min · East Loop 340
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Continue on Avenue C
3.3 mi · 5 min · Avenue C
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Continue on South Avenue G
42.4 mi · 48 min · South Avenue G
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Continue on West 2nd Street
3050 ft · 41 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn left onto South State Highway 108
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108
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Continue on South Graham Avenue
3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue
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Continue on South Graham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Graham Street
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Continue on North State Highway 108
22.3 mi · 33 min · North State Highway 108
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
1009 ft · 28 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 254 West: Ranger
2638 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Loop 254 East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Loop 254 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loop 254 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Ranger.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 6
Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Ranger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Ranger?
The road trip is about 310.3 miles (499.4 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Marlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Houston and 155.1 miles from Ranger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271 miles (436.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 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 $41.38 one way or $82.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Partly Sunny near Ranger.
Stop Ideas Near Marlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Mart City Hall
Lott City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlin.
Waco, TX
Temple
McGregor
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Ranger. Straight-line distance: 270.96 mi (436.07 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 Ranger
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,354 |
| Coordinates | 32.4698500, -98.6789500 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranger (-98.67895, 32.46985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $41.38 | $82.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.56 | $93.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.27 | $100.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.72 | $87.45 |
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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