How far is Houston, TX from Weatherford, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Weatherford, TX is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252 miles (405.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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 05h 11m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Weatherford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Weatherford.
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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
198.1 mi · 3 hr 27 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
62.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14.3 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West: Weatherford, Mineral Wells
1467 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Fort Worth Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Fort Worth Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Square
29 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Weatherford.
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
198 mi · 03h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Weatherford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Weatherford?
The road trip is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 143.7 miles from Houston and 143.4 miles from Weatherford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252 miles (405.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Weatherford.
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 Weatherford. Straight-line distance: 252 mi (405.56 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 Weatherford
City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 34,698 |
| Coordinates | 32.7593000, -97.7972500 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weatherford (-97.79725, 32.7593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.28 | $76.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.07 | $86.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.51 | $93.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
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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