How far is Houston, TX from Snyder, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Snyder, TX is about 576.1 miles (927.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 478.9 miles (770.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
576.07 mi
10h 28m
Flight
478.9 mi
770.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
478.9 mi
Kilometers
770.71 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
576.07 mi
Kilometers
927.09 km
Drive Time
10h 28m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snyder
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Snyder
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:29 PM to 5:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Early
TX

City

From Houston
288.1 mi
05h 14m
To Snyder
288 mi
05h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  14. 14

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  26. 26

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  38. 38

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  40. 40

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  42. 42

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  43. 43

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    42.3 mi · 43 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2337

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  46. 46

    Turn straight onto East Service Road

    836 ft · 29 sec · East Service Road

  47. 47

    Turn sharp right

    2893 ft · 1 min

  48. 48

    Turn left onto County Road 145

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 145

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 145

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 13%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 13%
Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 13%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 12%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
42.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.2 mi
478.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Early
05h 14m from Houston
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Snyder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 576.1 miles (927.1 km) and usually takes 10h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Early is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.1 miles from Houston and 288 miles from Snyder.

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

The direct path is about 478.9 miles (770.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.83 one way or $153.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.7 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 Sunny near Snyder.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Snyder. Straight-line distance: 478.9 mi (770.71 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 Snyder

City in Texas, USA

Population11,005
Coordinates34.1081300, -101.7310100
Altitude1032
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Snyder (-101.73101, 34.10813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 927 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.33 gal
76.95 L · about $76.83
Round trip
$153.65
40.66 gal · 153.9 L
Estimated CO2
180.7 kg one way
Round trip: 361.3 kg / 797 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $76.83 $153.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $86.44 $172.89
Premium $4.59 $93.34 $186.67
Diesel $3.99 $81.18 $162.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Snyder. The current time is 07:02:10.

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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.