How far is Houston, TX from Troup, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Troup, TX is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Troup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Troup.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto San Jacinto Street
2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street
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Turn straight onto Rothwell Street
106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
2732 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
37 mi · 43 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
42 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
34.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto College Drive
2 mi · 4 min · College Drive
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Take the ramp left
966 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto South John Redditt Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · South John Redditt Drive
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Turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
899 ft · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
780 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
7 mi · 8 min · East Pine Street
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Turn straight
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Duval Street
883 ft · 11 sec · Duval Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Duval Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Troup.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Loop 287 Frontage Road
Merge slight left
53.1 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Troup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Troup?
The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Corrigan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Houston and 96.8 miles from Troup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.85 one way or $51.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 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 Troup.
Stop Ideas Near Corrigan
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 Corrigan.
Nacogdoches, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Troup. Straight-line distance: 165.16 mi (265.8 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 Troup
American city
| Population | 2,064 |
| Coordinates | 32.1446000, -95.1205000 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Troup (-95.1205, 32.1446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.08 | $58.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.40 | $62.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.31 | $54.62 |
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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