How far is Houston, TX from Stephenville, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Stephenville, TX is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
267.85 mi
05h 05m
Flight
238.94 mi
384.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.94 mi
Kilometers
384.54 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.85 mi
Kilometers
431.07 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stephenville
Wed, May 13, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Wed, May 13, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-12T21:28
Arrive Stephenville
Wed, May 13, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 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
Bremond
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Houston
134 mi
02h 32m
To Stephenville
133.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    664 ft · 28 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

    28.6 mi · 34 min · East Loop 340

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue C

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Avenue C

  26. 26

    Continue on South Avenue G

    42.4 mi · 48 min · South Avenue G

  27. 27

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    3050 ft · 41 sec · West 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South State Highway 108

    1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108

  30. 30

    Continue on South Graham Avenue

    3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on South Graham Street

    1773 ft · 36 sec · South Graham Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Graham Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 6
50.1 mi · 19%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 16%
South Avenue G
42.4 mi · 16%
East Loop 340
28.6 mi · 11%
Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 9%
North US Highway 281
17.3 mi · 6%
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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
238.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bremond
02h 32m from Houston
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Stephenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Bremond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Houston and 133.8 miles from Stephenville.

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

The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Stephenville.

Stop Ideas Near Bremond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bremond, 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 Bremond.

BUS

Waco, TX

61 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

62 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

75 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Stephenville. Straight-line distance: 238.94 mi (384.54 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
Stephenville

#2 Stephenville

City in Texas, USA

Population21,687
Coordinates32.2207000, -98.2022600
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Stephenville (-98.20226, 32.2207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.78 L · about $35.71
Round trip
$71.42
18.9 gal · 71.56 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.71 $71.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.18 $80.36
Premium $4.59 $43.38 $86.77
Diesel $3.99 $37.73 $75.47

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Stephenville. The current time is 21:28:55.

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.