How far is Houston, TX from Wallis, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Wallis, TX is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.24 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.1 mi
69.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.1 mi
Kilometers
69.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.24 mi
Kilometers
72.81 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wallis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Wallis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mission Bend
TX

Census designated place

From Houston
22.6 mi
00h 30m
To Wallis
22.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Wallis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Wallis.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Southwest Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West

    2536 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Westpark Tollway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue on Westpark Tollway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Westpark Tollway

  9. 9

    Continue on FM 1093

    1.9 mi · 3 min · FM 1093

  10. 10

    Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1309 ft · 24 sec · North 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    553 ft · 9 sec · Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Wallis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm to Market 1093 Road
13.9 mi · 31%
Westpark Tollway
13.8 mi · 31%
Southwest Freeway
6.21 mi · 14%
Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
5.68 mi · 13%
Smith Street
2.71 mi · 6%
FM 1093
1.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Farm to Market 1093 Road

Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road

12.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Bend
00h 30m from Houston
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Wallis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Wallis?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Mission Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Houston and 22.7 miles from Wallis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms near Wallis.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Bend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mission Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Freeman Town Park

Richmond , TX
601 Burnet St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City park
Katy Visitors Center
Practical stop 8.6 mi away

Katy Visitors Center

Katy , TX
5718 2nd St, Katy, TX 77493
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Local government office,Visitor center
Sugar Land City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Sugar Land City Hall

Sugar Land , TX
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Rating 4.5/5 31 reviews City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Bend.

BUS

Houston, TX

29 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

30 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

53 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

96 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Wallis. Straight-line distance: 43.1 mi (69.37 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Wallis

City in Texas, USA

Population1,325
Coordinates29.6313500, -96.0652400
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Wallis (-96.06524, 29.63135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.59 $7.35 $14.69
Diesel $3.99 $6.39 $12.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Wallis. The current time is 22:35:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.