How far is Houston, TX from Tye, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Tye, TX is about 387.9 miles (624.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 325.2 miles (523.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Williamson 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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Tye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Tye.
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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
74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
9.2 mi · 10 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn right onto North Neches Street
34.9 mi · 40 min · North Neches Street
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 707: Tye
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 83
2169 ft · 58 sec · US Highway 83
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Turn left onto Beltway South
11.7 mi · 13 min · Beltway South
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Continue on Scott Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scott Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scott Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Tye.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
TX 71 West
Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Tye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Tye?
The road trip is about 387.9 miles (624.3 km) and usually takes 07h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Liberty Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.9 miles from Houston and 193.9 miles from Tye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 325.2 miles (523.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.73 one way or $103.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.7 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 near Tye.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty Hill
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 Liberty Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Tye. Straight-line distance: 325.18 mi (523.32 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 Tye
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 32.4576200, -99.8714800 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tye (-99.87148, 32.45762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 624 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 50m |
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 | $51.73 | $103.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.21 | $116.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $62.85 | $125.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $54.66 | $109.33 |
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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