How far is Magnolia, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Magnolia, TX to Houston, TX is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magnolia and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia and Houston.
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Start on Farm to Market Road 1774
5.4 mi · 8 min · Farm to Market Road 1774
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tomball Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 249 Toll South
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto MCTRA 249 Tollway
2.4 mi · 3 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on West Mount Houston Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road
668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
138 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway
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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 Magnolia and Houston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tomball Parkway
Continue on Tomball Parkway
12.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Magnolia and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magnolia to Houston?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Jersey Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Magnolia and 24.6 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Magnolia and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magnolia and Houston. Straight-line distance: 38.57 mi (62.08 km).
#1 Magnolia
City in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,224 |
| Coordinates | 30.2093800, -95.7507800 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
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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