How far is Houston, TX from Sansom Park, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Sansom Park, TX is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Sansom Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Sansom Park.
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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
52.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North, I 820 : Downtown, Fort Worth
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East 6th Street, Bass Performance Hall
1140 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on East 6th Street
2760 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn straight onto West 7th Street
635 ft · 19 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Henderson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
48 m · 3 sec · North Henderson Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
2453 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Turn right onto Biway Street
2743 ft · 2 min · Biway Street
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Turn right onto Crowley Street
48 m · 7 sec · Crowley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crowley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Sansom Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sansom Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Sansom Park?
The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Houston and 133.7 miles from Sansom Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sansom Park.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Sansom Park. Straight-line distance: 242.27 mi (389.9 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 Sansom Park
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,704 |
| Coordinates | 32.8059600, -97.4030700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sansom Park (-97.40307, 32.80596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.78 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.38 | $86.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.73 | $75.47 |
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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