How far is Houston, TX from Savannah, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Savannah, TX is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
275.64 mi
05h 00m
Flight
255.96 mi
411.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.96 mi
Kilometers
411.93 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.64 mi
Kilometers
443.6 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Mon, Apr 27, 11:47 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Tue, Apr 28, 4:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-27T18:47
Arrive Savannah
Mon, Apr 27, 11:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Houston
138.1 mi
02h 30m
To Savannah
137.6 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Savannah.

  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

    236.1 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    966 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Olive Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Olive Street

  10. 10

    Continue on McKinnon Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · McKinnon Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT Toll

    2325 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    29.5 mi · 33 min · Dallas North Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: McKinney, Denton

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    2307 ft · 46 sec · Dallas Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    906 ft · 20 sec · West University Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    539 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West University Drive

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 380 East

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 380 East

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Dogwood Trail

    124 m · 12 sec · Dogwood Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on Dogwood Trail

    1317 ft · 36 sec · Dogwood Trail

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Magnolia Boulevard

    1465 ft · 45 sec · Magnolia Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    22 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Long Leaf Drive

    26 m · 6 sec · Long Leaf Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
236 mi · 86%
Dallas North Tollway
29.5 mi · 11%
West University Drive
3.94 mi · 1%
I 45 North Express Lane
0.99 mi
North Olive Street
0.96 mi
US Highway 380 East
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

236 mi · 04h 08m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
255.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 30m from Houston
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Savannah?

The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 138.1 miles from Houston and 137.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 255.96 mi (411.93 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 Savannah

This Denton County community is situated north of Dallas and Fort Worth, within the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.

Population0
Coordinates33.2260300, -96.9078600
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Savannah (-96.90786, 33.22603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.82 L · about $36.77
Round trip
$73.54
19.46 gal · 73.64 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.77 $73.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.37 $82.74
Premium $4.59 $44.67 $89.34
Diesel $3.99 $38.85 $77.70

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Savannah. The current time is 18:47:35.

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.