How far is Ivanhoe, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Ivanhoe, TX to Houston, TX is about 319.4 miles (514 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
319.39 mi
05h 05m
Flight
276.73 mi
445.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.73 mi
Kilometers
445.36 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.39 mi
Kilometers
514.01 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM CDT
Return by in Ivanhoe
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ivanhoe
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ivanhoe
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
Kirvin
TX

Town in Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Ivanhoe
159.5 mi
02h 32m
To Houston
159.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight 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 Ivanhoe and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 2040

    64 m · 11 sec · County Road 2040

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East US Highway 82

    783 ft · 21 sec · East US Highway 82

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    797 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2121 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton

    724 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 82

    795 ft · 29 sec · West US Highway 82

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North State Highway 121

    2 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive

    2747 ft · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121

    16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

  13. 13

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    35 mi · 38 min · Central Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
238 mi · 74%
Central Expressway
35 mi · 11%
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 5%
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 5%
North State Highway 121
1.96 mi · 1%
North Center Street
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

234 mi · 04h 06m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
276.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirvin
02h 32m from Ivanhoe
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe to Houston?

The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Kirvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.5 miles from Ivanhoe and 159.9 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.59 one way or $85.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirvin

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

80 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

108 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

117 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Tyler, TX

117 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ivanhoe and Houston. Straight-line distance: 276.73 mi (445.36 km).

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#1 Ivanhoe

Unincorporated community in Fannin County, Texas

Population1,438
Coordinates33.7131600, -96.1438700
Altitude186
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: County Road 2040 (-96.143869, 33.713331)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.66 L · about $42.59
Round trip
$85.18
22.54 gal · 85.32 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.59 $85.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.92 $95.84
Premium $4.59 $51.74 $103.48
Diesel $3.99 $45.00 $90.00

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 Ivanhoe and Houston. The current time is 19:31:22.

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.