How far is Houston, TX from West Orange, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to West Orange, TX is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and West Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and West Orange.
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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
5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
40 mi · 46 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur
2059 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 73 East: Port Arthur, Groves
17.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Irving Street
571 ft · 16 sec · Irving Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Irving Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and West Orange.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
40 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to West Orange?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Winnie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Houston and 53.2 miles from West Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.17 one way or $28.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Winnie
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 Winnie.
Beaumont
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Houston
Houston, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and West Orange. Straight-line distance: 98.61 mi (158.69 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 West Orange
City in Orange County, Texas, USA
| Population | 3,168 |
| Coordinates | 30.0821500, -93.7582200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Orange (-93.75822, 30.08215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.22 | $34.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.97 | $29.95 |
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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