How far is Houston, TX from White Oak, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to White Oak, TX is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.17 mi
04h 04m
Flight
193.31 mi
311.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.31 mi
Kilometers
311.1 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.17 mi
Kilometers
338.24 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Oak
Fri, May 1, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Fri, May 1, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-01T01:25
Arrive White Oak
Fri, May 1, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Diboll
TX

City in Angelina County, Texas, United States

From Houston
105.3 mi
02h 02m
To White Oak
104.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
58°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and White Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and White Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1678 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jacinto Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · San Jacinto Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Rothwell Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Rothwell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 59 East, I 10 East

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2732 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    37 mi · 43 min · Eastex Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    36.2 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 59

    1.4 km · 58 sec · North US Highway 59

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    933 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    741 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  21. 21

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  22. 22

    Continue on South Railroad Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Highway 79

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  25. 25

    Continue on Kilgore Drive

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Kilgore Drive

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Campbell Street

    107 m · 10 sec · Campbell Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Kilgore Street

    969 ft · 24 sec · North Kilgore Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 42

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East US Highway 80

    1 km · 48 sec · East US Highway 80

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South White Oak Road

    2726 ft · 1 min · South White Oak Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Bingham Road

    28 m · 3 sec · East Bingham Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bingham Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and White Oak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastex Freeway
116 mi · 55%
US 59 North
21.6 mi · 10%
US Route 259
19.2 mi · 9%
Kilgore Drive
17.1 mi · 8%
US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 5%
State Highway 42
8.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Eastex Freeway

Continue straight

42 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
193.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diboll
02h 02m from Houston
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Rain Showers near White Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to White Oak?

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Diboll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Houston and 104.9 miles from White Oak.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Rain Showers near White Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Diboll

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Diboll, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diboll.

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

50 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and White Oak. Straight-line distance: 193.31 mi (311.1 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
White Oak

#2 White Oak

City in Texas

Population6,283
Coordinates32.5279200, -94.8613300
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: White Oak (-94.86133, 32.52792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.07 L · about $28.04
Round trip
$56.08
14.84 gal · 56.14 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.04 $56.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.55 $63.10
Premium $4.59 $34.07 $68.13
Diesel $3.99 $29.63 $59.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and White Oak. The current time is 01:25:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.