How far is Houston, TX from Tomball, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Tomball, TX is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Tomball.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Tomball.
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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
8.3 mi · 10 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 249
818 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road
1849 ft · 39 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto West Mount Houston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Mount Houston Road
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Tomball Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2920: Tomball
1082 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Tomball Parkway
2544 ft · 47 sec · Tomball Parkway
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Turn right onto FM 2920
962 ft · 30 sec · FM 2920
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Tomball.
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.
Tomball Parkway
Continue on Tomball Parkway
8.42 mi · 00h 10m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tomball.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Tomball?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Jersey Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Houston and 15.8 miles from Tomball.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tomball.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hermann Square
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Houston City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jersey Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Tomball. Straight-line distance: 27.59 mi (44.4 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 Tomball
City in Texas
| Population | 11,722 |
| Coordinates | 30.0971600, -95.6160500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tomball (-95.61605, 30.09716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
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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