How far is Mathis, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Mathis, TX to Houston, TX is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jackson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mathis and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mathis and Houston.
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Start on North Front Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 359
13.1 mi · 18 min · North State Highway 359
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 181 South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 181 South
810 ft · 16 sec · US Highway 181 South
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Turn right onto US Highway 59 East
47.7 mi · 53 min · US Highway 59 East
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Take the exit left toward Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
2904 ft · 1 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · 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 Mathis 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.
Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mathis 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 Mathis to Houston?
The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Edna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Mathis and 106.3 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.08 one way or $56.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mathis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mathis and Houston. Straight-line distance: 188.43 mi (303.25 km).
#1 Mathis
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,671 |
| Coordinates | 28.0944600, -97.8280500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.11 | $68.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
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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