How far is Houston, TX from Wildwood, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Wildwood, TX is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.73 mi
02h 15m
Flight
76.13 mi
122.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.13 mi
Kilometers
122.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.73 mi
Kilometers
168.54 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood
Tue, Apr 28, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Tue, Apr 28, 1:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-28T09:27
Arrive Wildwood
Tue, Apr 28, 11:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Devers
TX

City in Liberty County, Texas, United States

From Houston
52.4 mi
01h 07m
To Wildwood
52.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Wildwood.

  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

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Crosby Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 90

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Beaumont Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 90

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90

  14. 14

    Continue on United States Highway 90 West

    16 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 90 West

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 90

    19.5 mi · 22 min · US Highway 90

  16. 16

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    934 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wildwood Drive

    2909 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 90
21.2 mi · 20%
Crosby Freeway
17.5 mi · 17%
United States Highway 90 West
16 mi · 15%
East Freeway
5.2 mi · 5%
Beaumont Highway
4.97 mi · 5%
Wildwood Drive
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.4 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Devers
01h 07m from Houston
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Wildwood?

The road trip is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Devers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Houston and 52.4 miles from Wildwood.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Partly Sunny near Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Devers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Devers, 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 Devers.

RAIL

Beaumont

45 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Houston

80 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

81 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

84 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 76.13 mi (122.52 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
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#2 Wildwood

Wildwood is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5240900, -94.4415800
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Wildwood (-94.44158, 30.52409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.98 $27.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.73 $31.46
Premium $4.59 $16.99 $33.97
Diesel $3.99 $14.77 $29.55

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 · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Wildwood. The current time is 09:27:32.

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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.