How far is Houston, TX from Springtown, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Springtown, TX is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.17 mi
05h 04m
Flight
219.06 mi
352.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.06 mi
Kilometers
352.54 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.17 mi
Kilometers
415.49 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springtown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Springtown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Calvert
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Houston
129.1 mi
02h 32m
To Springtown
129.1 mi
02h 32m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    664 ft · 30 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Travis Street

    1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 249

    818 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road

    1849 ft · 39 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Mount Houston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Mount Houston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  12. 12

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on Aggie Expressway

    24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 105

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 6

    815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left

    755 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    49.8 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Loop 340

    8.4 mi · 11 min · East Loop 340

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    638 ft · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Loop 340

    734 ft · 16 sec · West Loop 340

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340

    1 km · 1 min · West Loop 340

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Waco Drive

    65 m · 4 sec · West Waco Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Woodway Drive

    1109 ft · 26 sec · Woodway Drive

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 84

    956 ft · 23 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway

  32. 32

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    5.2 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on East McGregor Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East McGregor Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    17.2 mi · 20 min · West US Highway 84

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    1962 ft · 45 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto North Highway 36 Bypass

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Highway 36 Bypass

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 36

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 36

  38. 38

    Continue on 36th Division Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · 36th Division Memorial Highway

  39. 39

    Turn right onto County Road 106

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 106

  40. 40

    Turn right onto County Road 103

    1.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 103

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 103

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 6
50.1 mi · 19%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 17%
State Highway 36
29.5 mi · 11%
Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 10%
West US Highway 84
22.8 mi · 9%
Tomball Parkway
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 6

Merge slight left

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
219 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert
02h 32m from Houston
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km) and usually takes 05h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Houston and 129.1 miles from Springtown.

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

The direct path is about 219 miles (352.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.43 one way or $68.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 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 Springtown.

Stop Ideas Near Calvert

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calvert, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

45 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

77 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Taylor

84 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Springtown. Straight-line distance: 219.06 mi (352.54 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
Springtown

#2 Springtown

City in Texas, United States of America

Population3,304
Coordinates31.8021000, -98.1897600
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Springtown (-98.18976, 31.8021)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.49 L · about $34.43
Round trip
$68.85
18.22 gal · 68.98 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.43 $68.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.74 $77.47
Premium $4.59 $41.82 $83.65
Diesel $3.99 $36.38 $72.75

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 Springtown. The current time is 02:59:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.