How far is Lake Dunlap, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Dunlap, TX to Houston, TX is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Dunlap and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Dunlap and Houston.
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Start on the route
130 m · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Potthast Drive
1920 ft · 1 min · Potthast Drive
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Turn left onto East Zipp Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Zipp Road
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 725
6.1 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 725
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Huber Road
140 m · 13 sec · Huber Road
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Turn right onto West Interstate 10
1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 10
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, TX 130 North
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
145.3 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
2064 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Smith Street
704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Preston Street
101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Dunlap and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Lake Dunlap and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Dunlap to Houston?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Weimar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Lake Dunlap and 86.4 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.25 one way or $42.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Lake Dunlap and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Weimar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weimar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Dunlap and Houston. Straight-line distance: 162.66 mi (261.78 km).
#1 Lake Dunlap
Census-designated place in Texas
| Population | 1,934 |
| Coordinates | 29.6757800, -98.0722300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.49 | $21.25 | $42.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $26.64 | $53.29 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $34.13 | $68.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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