How far is Houston, TX from Spring, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Spring, TX is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Spring.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 East
775 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop
1.5 km · 1 min · North Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward HTR North: Hardy Toll Road North
2773 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Hardy Toll Road
18.2 mi · 21 min · Hardy Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Aldine-Westfield Road, East Louetta Road
1333 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Aldine Westfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Aldine Westfield Road
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Turn left onto East Noble Street
113 m · 22 sec · East Noble Street
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Turn left onto East Hardy Road
79 m · 11 sec · East Hardy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hardy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Spring.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hardy Toll Road
Continue on Hardy Toll Road
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Spring?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aldine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Houston and 12.4 miles from Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Aldine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
Piney Point Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aldine.
Houston
Houston, TX
Prairie View, TX
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Spring. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.59 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 Spring
Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 54,298 |
| Coordinates | 30.0799400, -95.4171600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring (-95.41716, 30.07994)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
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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