How far is Jasper, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Jasper, TX to Houston, TX is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
134.05 mi
02h 17m
Flight
114.15 mi
183.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.15 mi
Kilometers
183.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.05 mi
Kilometers
215.74 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM CDT
Return by in Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
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 Jasper
66.9 mi
01h 09m
To Houston
67.2 mi
01h 09m

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 SE
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 Jasper and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wheeler Street

    3190 ft · 1 min · South Wheeler Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Washington Avenue

    3214 ft · 56 sec · North Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Pan American Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pan American Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    695 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  8. 8

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

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

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

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  11. 11

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasper 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pan American Drive
70.5 mi · 53%
South Wheeler Street
60.4 mi · 45%
North Washington Avenue
0.61 mi
East Freeway
0.47 mi
Fannin Street
0.36 mi
North San Jacinto Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Pan American Drive

Merge slight left

68.5 mi · 01h 15m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
114.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodrich
01h 09m from Jasper
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jasper 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 Jasper to Houston?

The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 66.9 miles from Jasper and 67.2 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jasper and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Jasper and Houston. Straight-line distance: 114.15 mi (183.71 km).

Jasper

#1 Jasper

City in Texas, United States

Population7,597
Coordinates30.9202000, -93.9965800
Altitude62
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 96 (-93.996858, 30.920197)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.91 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.46 gal · 35.82 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.11 $40.22
Premium $4.59 $21.72 $43.43
Diesel $3.99 $18.89 $37.77

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 Jasper and Houston. The current time is 21:51:21.

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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.