How far is Houston, TX from Splendora, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Splendora, TX is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.17 mi
00h 45m
Flight
34.64 mi
55.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.17 mi
Kilometers
58.21 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Splendora
Sat, May 2, 12:11 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sat, May 2, 12:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-01T23:25
Arrive Splendora
Sat, May 2, 12:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Humble
TX

City in Texas

From Houston
18.1 mi
00h 22m
To Splendora
18 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2732 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    32.3 mi · 38 min · Eastex Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2090: Splendora

    1102 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    114 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Highway 59

    119 m · 11 sec · Old Highway 59

  13. 13

    Turn right

    150 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastex Freeway
32.3 mi · 89%
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.06 mi · 3%
I 69 North
0.79 mi · 2%
East Freeway
0.52 mi · 1%
San Jacinto Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eastex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humble
00h 22m from Houston
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Splendora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Humble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Houston and 18 miles from Splendora.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Splendora.

Stop Ideas Near Humble

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Humble and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

City Council Distric C

Humble
Council,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.5 mi away

Humble City Office

Humble , TX
114 W Higgins St, Humble, TX 77338
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.5 mi away

City Of Humble Water Department

Humble , TX
102 Granberry St, Humble, TX 77338
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Humble.

RAIL

Houston

28 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

30 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

71 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

91 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Splendora. Straight-line distance: 34.64 mi (55.74 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
Splendora

#2 Splendora

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,292
Coordinates30.2329900, -95.1610400
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Splendora (-95.16104, 30.23299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.84
Round trip
$9.67
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.84 $9.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.59 $5.88 $11.75
Diesel $3.99 $5.11 $10.22

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Splendora. The current time is 23:25:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.