How far is Jollyville, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Jollyville, TX to Houston, TX is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (244 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.23 mi
02h 46m
Flight
151.61 mi
243.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.61 mi
Kilometers
243.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.23 mi
Kilometers
267.52 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, Apr 25, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in Jollyville
Sat, Apr 25, 4:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jollyville
2026-04-24T23:01
Arrive Houston
Sat, Apr 25, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jollyville
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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Jollyville
87.9 mi
01h 23m
To Houston
78.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pond Springs Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pond Springs Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Research Boulevard

    2229 ft · 51 sec · Research Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 183 South

    979 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jollyville 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 82%
US 183 South
11.1 mi · 7%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 6%
Bergstrom Expressway
6.3 mi · 4%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi · 2%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Texas State Highway 71

Continue on Texas State Highway 71

137 mi · 02h 25m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 23m from Jollyville
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jollyville and Patchy Fog then Slight 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 Jollyville to Houston?

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Jollyville and 78.3 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (244 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jollyville and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jollyville and Houston. Straight-line distance: 151.61 mi (243.99 km).

Jollyville

#1 Jollyville

Census designated place

Population16,151
Coordinates30.4427000, -97.7750100
Altitude286
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: Pond Springs Road (-97.774951, 30.442757)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.2 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.29
11.72 gal · 44.4 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.14 $44.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.92 $49.83
Premium $4.59 $26.90 $53.81
Diesel $3.99 $23.40 $46.80

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Jollyville and Houston. The current time is 23:01:41.

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.