How far is Manor, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Manor, TX to Houston, TX is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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 02h 23m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manor and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manor and Houston.
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Start on East Parsons Street
78 m · 10 sec · East Parsons Street
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Turn right onto North Lexington Street
2854 ft · 1 min · North Lexington Street
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Turn right onto East US Highway 290
40.6 mi · 47 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Austin Street
32.9 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville
1393 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West
64.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 290 West
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Road, Dacoma Street
815 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
3049 ft · 1 min · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Mangum Road
1 km · 1 min · Mangum Road
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Continue on Hempstead Road
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2081 ft · 46 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Westcott Street
154 m · 13 sec · Westcott Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
4 mi · 5 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 Manor 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.
US Highway 290 West
Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West
64.8 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manor 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 Manor to Houston?
The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Brenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Manor and 74.4 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Manor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Brenham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manor and Houston. Straight-line distance: 137.12 mi (220.68 km).
#1 Manor
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 15,767 |
| Coordinates | 30.3407600, -97.5569500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.24 | $44.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.01 | $48.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.88 | $41.77 |
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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