How far is Kountze, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Kountze, TX to Houston, TX is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
84.86 mi
01h 35m
Flight
75.6 mi
121.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.6 mi
Kilometers
121.66 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.86 mi
Kilometers
136.57 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM CDT
Return by in Kountze
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kountze
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kountze
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
Ames
TX

City in Liberty County, Texas, United States

From Kountze
45.3 mi
00h 47m
To Houston
39.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Kountze and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Cherry Street

    30 m · 6 sec · South Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Brown Street

    79 m · 13 sec · East Brown Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    562 ft · 7 sec · South Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Monroe Street

    24.3 mi · 36 min · West Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    42.1 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosby Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Crosby Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 90 West

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Monroe Street
24.3 mi · 29%
Crosby Freeway
12 mi · 14%
East Freeway
5.53 mi · 7%
US 90 West
3.72 mi · 4%
Fannin Street
0.36 mi
North San Jacinto Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

42.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ames
00h 47m from Kountze
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kountze 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 Kountze to Houston?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Ames is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Kountze and 39.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ames

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

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

RAIL

Beaumont

60 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Houston

68 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

69 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

85 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kountze and Houston. Straight-line distance: 75.6 mi (121.66 km).

Kountze

#1 Kountze

City in Hardin County, Texas, USA

Population2,109
Coordinates30.3716000, -94.3124100
Altitude26
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: South Cherry Street (-94.312197, 30.371634)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.34 L · about $11.34
Round trip
$22.67
6 gal · 22.68 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.34 $22.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.51
Premium $4.59 $13.77 $27.55
Diesel $3.99 $11.98 $23.96

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 Kountze and Houston. The current time is 21:55:35.

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.