How far is Houston, TX from Somerville, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Somerville, TX is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Somerville.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
2744 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 34th Street, Antoine Drive
933 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
46.2 mi · 54 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 290
19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on State Highway 36 North
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 36 North
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Continue on 36th Division Memorial Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · 36th Division Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East 8th
61 m · 6 sec · East 8th
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Turn right onto Avenue A
49 m · 7 sec · Avenue A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Somerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
46.2 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Somerville?
The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 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?
Prairie View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Houston and 44.9 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 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 near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Prairie View
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 Prairie View.
Prairie View, TX
Houston
Houston, TX
Bryan, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 80.47 mi (129.5 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 Somerville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 30.3460400, -96.5283000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerville (-96.5283, 30.34604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
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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