How far is Houston, TX from Thrall, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Thrall, TX is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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 03h 00m.
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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 Thrall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Thrall.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
2744 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 34th Street, Antoine Drive
933 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
46.2 mi · 54 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 290
19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
32.6 mi · 37 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
16.2 mi · 18 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 7th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto County Road 424
3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 424
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Continue on South Bounds Street
2011 ft · 1 min · South Bounds Street
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Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · East Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Thrall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
46.2 mi · 00h 54m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thrall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Thrall?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Brenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Houston and 73.5 miles from Thrall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thrall.
Stop Ideas Near Brenham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brenham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Thrall. Straight-line distance: 128.86 mi (207.38 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 Thrall
City in Texas
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 30.5904800, -97.2969400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thrall (-97.29694, 30.59048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.61 | $39.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.72 | $41.45 |
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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