How far is Hubbard, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Hubbard, TX to Houston, TX is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
189.06 mi
03h 04m
Flight
167.32 mi
269.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.32 mi
Kilometers
269.28 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.06 mi
Kilometers
304.27 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in Hubbard
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hubbard
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hubbard
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Hubbard
103.1 mi
01h 32m
To Houston
86 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 4th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 31

    2621 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 31

  3. 3

    Turn right

    933 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1235 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Interstate 45

    2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    177.7 mi · 3 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Interstate 45
178 mi · 94%
State Highway 31
19.7 mi · 10%
Corsicana Bypass
5.55 mi · 3%
Northeast 4th Street
0.74 mi
Milam Street
0.69 mi
I 10 East
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

South Interstate 45

Merge slight left

178 mi · 03h 07m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
01h 32m from Hubbard
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hubbard and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Hubbard and 86 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.21 one way or $50.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hubbard and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hubbard and Houston. Straight-line distance: 167.32 mi (269.28 km).

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#1 Hubbard

City in Hill County, Texas, United States

Population1,370
Coordinates31.8484900, -96.7972100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 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
Start: Northeast 4th Street (-96.797146, 31.848436)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.25 L · about $25.21
Round trip
$50.41
13.34 gal · 50.5 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.21 $50.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.36 $56.72
Premium $4.59 $30.62 $61.24
Diesel $3.99 $26.63 $53.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hubbard and Houston. The current time is 23:41:35.

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.