How far is Houston, TX from Yoakum, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Yoakum, TX is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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 Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Yoakum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Yoakum.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
94.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Schulenburg, La Grange
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
115 m · 16 sec · Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Kessler Avenue
9.6 mi · 11 min · North Kessler Avenue
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Texana Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Fairwinds Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairwinds Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A West
2.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 90A West
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 77A South
13.1 mi · 20 min · US Highway 77A South
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Turn left onto West Gonzales Street
1 km · 1 min · West Gonzales Street
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Turn straight onto Irvine Street
2031 ft · 46 sec · Irvine Street
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Turn left onto West Morris Street
54 m · 3 sec · West Morris Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Morris Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Yoakum.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
94.1 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yoakum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Yoakum?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Houston and 65.6 miles from Yoakum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yoakum.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Yoakum. Straight-line distance: 112.44 mi (180.96 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 Yoakum
City in Texas
| Population | 5,935 |
| Coordinates | 29.2877500, -97.1519300 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yoakum (-97.15193, 29.28775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.64 | $39.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
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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