How far is Houston, TX from Wharton, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Wharton, TX is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 17m.
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.
City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Wharton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Wharton.
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Start on Louisiana Street
45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.8 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto West Caney Street
80 m · 14 sec · West Caney Street
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Turn right onto Polk Street
111 m · 18 sec · Polk Street
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Turn right onto West Milam Street
47 m · 3 sec · West Milam Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Milam Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Wharton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Wharton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Wharton?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Houston and 29.4 miles from Wharton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Wharton.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Freeman Town Park
Sugar Land City Hall
Carriage Glen Apartments
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Wharton. Straight-line distance: 54.31 mi (87.41 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 Wharton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,615 |
| Coordinates | 29.3116400, -96.1027400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wharton (-96.10274, 29.31164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
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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