How far is Houston, TX from West Tawakoni, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to West Tawakoni, TX is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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 Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and West Tawakoni.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and West Tawakoni.
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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
202.2 mi · 3 hr 32 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 34: Kaufman, Italy
799 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 45
1029 ft · 23 sec · South Interstate 45
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Turn right onto East Ennis Avenue
27.1 mi · 41 min · East Ennis Avenue
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Continue on Terrell Highway
2839 ft · 50 sec · Terrell Highway
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Continue on North State Highway 34
9.2 mi · 13 min · North State Highway 34
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Continue on South Virginia Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street
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Continue on State Highway 34 South
15.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 34 South
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Turn slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Quinlan Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Quinlan Parkway
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Continue on West State Highway 276
2934 ft · 52 sec · West State Highway 276
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Turn right onto Mays Lane
1 mi · 3 min · Mays Lane
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Turn left onto East Rabbit Cove Road
2892 ft · 1 min · East Rabbit Cove Road
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Turn left onto Lake Country Road
1659 ft · 1 min · Lake Country Road
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Turn left
27 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and West Tawakoni.
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
202 mi · 03h 32m
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 leaving Houston and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Tawakoni.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to West Tawakoni?
The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Houston and 132 miles from West Tawakoni.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Tawakoni.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and West Tawakoni. Straight-line distance: 219.83 mi (353.79 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 Tawakoni
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,994 |
| Coordinates | 32.8937300, -96.0294100 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Tawakoni (-96.02941, 32.89373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.67 | $79.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.83 | $85.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.25 | $74.51 |
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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