How far is Houston, TX from Sherwood Shores, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Sherwood Shores, TX is about 334.5 miles (538.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.2 miles (475 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Sherwood Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Sherwood Shores.
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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
237.1 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
45 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
8.8 mi · 9 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
1687 ft · 43 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn left onto East Highway 82
1497 ft · 32 sec · East Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight left
559 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Buck Owens Freeway
16.5 mi · 18 min · East Buck Owens Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Union Street, Madill
1134 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 377 North
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 377 North
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Continue on US Highway 377
12.8 mi · 14 min · US Highway 377
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Circle
1.3 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Sherwood Shores.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Sherwood Shores?
The road trip is about 334.5 miles (538.3 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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 167.5 miles from Houston and 167 miles from Sherwood Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.2 miles (475 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.85 one way or $83.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Streetman
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 Streetman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Sherwood Shores. Straight-line distance: 295.14 mi (474.98 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 Sherwood Shores
Sherwood Shores is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8523200, -96.8177800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherwood Shores (-96.81778, 33.85232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $41.85 | $83.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $47.92 | $95.84 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $52.38 | $104.76 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $66.68 | $133.36 |
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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