How far is Houston, TX from Saint Jo, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Saint Jo, TX is about 331.1 miles (532.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.04 mi
05h 55m
Flight
299.8 mi
482.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.8 mi
Kilometers
482.48 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.04 mi
Kilometers
532.76 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Jo
Sat, Apr 18, 5:54 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-18T11:58
Arrive Saint Jo
Sat, Apr 18, 5:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Streetman
TX

Town

From Houston
165.8 mi
02h 57m
To Saint Jo
165.3 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Saint Jo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Saint Jo.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Travis Street

    1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    236.9 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    3139 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    35.2 mi · 39 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman

    751 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Summitt Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Summitt Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Division Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Division Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Saint Jo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
237 mi · 72%
North Stemmons Freeway
68 mi · 21%
J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi · 4%
Division Street
9.8 mi · 3%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

237 mi · 04h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
299.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetman
02h 57m from Houston
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Jo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Saint Jo?

The road trip is about 331.1 miles (532.8 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Streetman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.8 miles from Houston and 165.3 miles from Saint Jo.

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

The direct path is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.14 one way or $88.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Jo.

Stop Ideas Near Streetman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Streetman, 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 Streetman.

BUS

Waco, TX

84 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

105 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

110 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

110 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Saint Jo. Straight-line distance: 299.8 mi (482.48 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 Saint Jo

City in Montague County, Texas, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates33.6948300, -97.5225200
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Saint Jo (-97.52252, 33.69483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.68 gal
44.22 L · about $44.14
Round trip
$88.28
23.36 gal · 88.44 L
Estimated CO2
103.8 kg one way
Round trip: 207.6 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.14 $88.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.66 $99.33
Premium $4.59 $53.62 $107.25
Diesel $3.99 $46.64 $93.28

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Saint Jo. The current time is 11:58:39.

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.