How far is McLendon-Chisholm, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from McLendon-Chisholm, TX to Houston, TX is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Leon County, Texas
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLendon-Chisholm and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLendon-Chisholm and Houston.
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Start on the route
41 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Cattle Barron Drive
2721 ft · 2 min · Cattle Barron Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West FM 550
733 ft · 24 sec · West FM 550
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Turn left onto North State Highway 205
4.3 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 205
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Continue on South Goliad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Goliad Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 30
1354 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West
774 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 South
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 310
1660 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
2891 ft · 49 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South: Houston
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
226.6 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Julius Schepps 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 McLendon-Chisholm 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.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
227 mi · 03h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving McLendon-Chisholm 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 McLendon-Chisholm to Houston?
The road trip is about 266.3 miles (428.5 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from McLendon-Chisholm and 134.8 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.48 one way or $70.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McLendon-Chisholm and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 McLendon-Chisholm and Houston. Straight-line distance: 221.05 mi (355.75 km).
#1 McLendon-Chisholm
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,815 |
| Coordinates | 32.8423500, -96.3805400 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.48 | $70.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.93 | $79.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.11 | $86.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.49 | $74.99 |
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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