How far is Mabank, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Mabank, TX to Houston, TX is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mabank and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mabank and Houston.
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Start on East Market Street
14 m · 7 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
106 m · 13 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East Mason Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Mason Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 175 West
16.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 175 West
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Corsicana Street
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Turn right onto South Palestine Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Palestine Street
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Continue on State Highway 19 South
28.3 mi · 42 min · State Highway 19 South
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Continue on West Spring Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Spring Street
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Turn right onto Crockett Road
62.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Crockett Road
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Continue on North Robb Street
22.3 mi · 26 min · North Robb Street
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Take the exit straight
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2438 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 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 Mabank and Houston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Robb Street
Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mabank and Partly Sunny 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 Mabank to Houston?
The road trip is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Lovelady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Mabank and 114.5 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.87 one way or $57.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mabank and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Lovelady
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 Lovelady.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mabank and Houston. Straight-line distance: 185.09 mi (297.87 km).
#1 Mabank
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,398 |
| Coordinates | 32.3665300, -96.1008100 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $3.78 | $28.87 | $57.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.49 | $64.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.08 | $70.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.51 | $61.01 |
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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