How far is Houston, TX from Smith Point, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Smith Point, TX is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Smith Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Smith Point.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
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Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
23.8 mi · 27 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 61: Hankamer, Anahuac
1593 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on I 10 Frontage Road
1.1 km · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 61
3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 61
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Smith Point Road
14.3 mi · 35 min · Smith Point Road
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Turn right onto County Dock Road
16 m · 2 sec · County Dock Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Dock Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Smith Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
23.8 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Smith Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Smith Point?
The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Houston and 35.4 miles from Smith Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Smith Point.
Stop Ideas Near Cove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building
Baytown City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cove.
Houston
Houston, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Beaumont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Smith Point. Straight-line distance: 39.43 mi (63.46 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 Smith Point
Smith Point is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.5369000, -94.7604700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smith Point (-94.76047, 29.5369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.71 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
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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