How far is Krum, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Krum, TX to Houston, TX is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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
289.27 mi
04h 21m
Flight
265.72 mi
427.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.72 mi
Kilometers
427.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.27 mi
Kilometers
465.54 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Krum
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Krum
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Krum
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
Teague
TX

City in Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Krum
143.2 mi
02h 10m
To Houston
146.1 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Krum and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West McCart Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West McCart Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35

    2003 ft · 34 sec · North Interstate 35

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    20.5 mi · 23 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Continental Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Krum 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
237 mi · 82%
South Stemmons Freeway
20.5 mi · 7%
I 35E South
9.79 mi · 3%
North Stemmons Freeway
8.45 mi · 3%
West McCart Street
3.51 mi · 1%
I 35 South
2.95 mi · 1%
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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
265.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Teague
02h 10m from Krum
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Krum 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 Krum to Houston?

The road trip is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Teague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Krum and 146.1 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Teague

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

81 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

106 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

McGregor

108 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

117 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Krum and Houston. Straight-line distance: 265.72 mi (427.64 km).

Krum

#1 Krum

City

Population5,412
Coordinates33.2615100, -97.2380700
Altitude225
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: West McCart Street (-97.238059, 33.261532)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.64 L · about $38.58
Round trip
$77.17
20.42 gal · 77.28 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.58 $77.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.41 $86.83
Premium $4.59 $46.87 $93.75
Diesel $3.99 $40.77 $81.54

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 Krum and Houston. The current time is 23:39:22.

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.