How far is Huntington, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Huntington, TX to Houston, TX is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
127.88 mi
02h 10m
Flight
114.63 mi
184.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.63 mi
Kilometers
184.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.88 mi
Kilometers
205.81 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Tue, May 12, 8:41 PM CDT
Return by in Huntington
Tue, May 12, 10:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Houston
Tue, May 12, 8:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Goodrich
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Huntington
64.2 mi
01h 05m
To Houston
63.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Medford Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Medford Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward South First Street

    121 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

    1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South First Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  8. 8

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Diboll Relief Route

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
111 mi · 87%
South First Street
4.22 mi · 3%
South Medford Drive
1.42 mi · 1%
US 59
1.25 mi · 1%
East Freeway
0.47 mi
Fannin Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Diboll Relief Route

Continue on Diboll Relief Route

111 mi · 02h 02m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodrich
01h 05m from Huntington
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Goodrich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Huntington and 63.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Goodrich

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

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

RAIL

Beaumont

98 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Houston

102 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

104 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

116 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Houston. Straight-line distance: 114.63 mi (184.48 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

City in Texas

Population2,079
Coordinates31.2776900, -94.5765900
Altitude99
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: US 69 North (-94.576727, 31.277523)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.08 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.02 gal · 34.16 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.18 $38.35
Premium $4.59 $20.71 $41.41
Diesel $3.99 $18.01 $36.02

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Houston. The current time is 18:30:58.

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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.