How far is Inez, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Inez, TX to Houston, TX is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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 01h 53m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inez and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inez and Houston.
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Start on Church Street
22 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Kolle Street
884 ft · 42 sec · Kolle Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2074 ft · 57 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1571 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
68.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Inez and Houston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Kolle Street
Merge slight left
68.7 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Inez and Chance 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 Inez to Houston?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Inez and 55.5 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Inez and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Wharton
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 Wharton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inez and Houston. Straight-line distance: 104.36 mi (167.95 km).
#1 Inez
Census designated place
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 28.9038800, -96.7880400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
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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