How far is Houston, TX from Tom Bean, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Tom Bean, TX is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.8 miles (431 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Tom Bean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Tom Bean.
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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
237.1 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
45 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
6.6 mi · 7 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 381: Haning Street
1231 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Collins Freeway
1.5 km · 2 min · South Collins Freeway
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Turn right onto West Haning Street
1464 ft · 37 sec · West Haning Street
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Turn left onto North Denny Street
1358 ft · 24 sec · North Denny Street
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Turn right onto East Young Street
7.8 mi · 11 min · East Young Street
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Continue on King Street
147 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn left onto Lyon Street
64 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lyon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Tom Bean.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
237 mi · 04h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Tom Bean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Tom Bean?
The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Houston and 149.7 miles from Tom Bean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.8 miles (431 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.98 one way or $79.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Tom Bean.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Tom Bean. Straight-line distance: 267.8 mi (430.99 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 Tom Bean
City in Grayson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 33.5201100, -96.4838700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tom Bean (-96.48387, 33.52011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.99 | $89.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.57 | $97.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.25 | $84.49 |
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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