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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2732 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
32.3 mi · 38 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2090: Splendora
1102 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right
114 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Old Highway 59
119 m · 11 sec · Old Highway 59
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Turn right
150 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Splendora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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Humble City Office
City Of Humble Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Humble.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Splendora. Straight-line distance: 34.64 mi (55.74 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 Splendora
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,292 |
| Coordinates | 30.2329900, -95.1610400 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Splendora (-95.16104, 30.23299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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