How far is Mineral Wells, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Mineral Wells, TX to Houston, TX is about 312.2 miles (502.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Wells and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Wells and Houston.
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Start on Southeast 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 180 East
2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 180 East
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Continue on Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
1207 ft · 24 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 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 Mineral Wells and Houston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
199 mi · 03h 28m
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 Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells to Houston?
The road trip is about 312.2 miles (502.5 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Mineral Wells and 157.5 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.64 one way or $83.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mineral Wells and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Wells and Houston. Straight-line distance: 265.73 mi (427.65 km).
#1 Mineral Wells
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
| Population | 15,219 |
| Coordinates | 32.8084600, -98.1128200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.64 | $83.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.86 | $93.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.59 | $101.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.00 | $88.01 |
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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