How far is Houston, TX from Westworth, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Westworth, TX is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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 04h 54m.
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 Westworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Westworth.
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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
52.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North, I 820 : Downtown, Fort Worth
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East 6th Street, Bass Performance Hall
1140 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on East 6th Street
2760 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn straight onto West 7th Street
635 ft · 19 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Henderson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wind Roundabout
89 m · 5 sec · Westside Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Westside Drive
139 m · 10 sec · Westside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westside Drive
22 m · 2 sec · Westside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Westside Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Westside Drive
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Continue on White Settlement Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · White Settlement Road
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Turn left onto Smallwood Drive
924 ft · 41 sec · Smallwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smallwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Westworth.
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 Westworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Westworth?
The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.6 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 133.7 miles from Houston and 133.3 miles from Westworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Westworth.
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 Westworth. Straight-line distance: 239.61 mi (385.62 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 Westworth
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,124 |
| Coordinates | 32.7573500, -97.4108500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westworth (-97.41085, 32.75735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.05 | $80.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.25 | $86.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.61 | $75.23 |
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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