How far is New Summerfield, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from New Summerfield, TX to Houston, TX is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.91 mi
03h 01m
Flight
154.04 mi
247.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.04 mi
Kilometers
247.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.91 mi
Kilometers
283.1 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, May 2, 6:20 AM CDT
Return by in New Summerfield
Sat, May 2, 9:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Summerfield
2026-05-02T03:18
Arrive Houston
Sat, May 2, 6:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Summerfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Seven Oaks
TX

City in Polk County, Texas, United States

From New Summerfield
88.7 mi
01h 30m
To Houston
87.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Summerfield and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Summerfield and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 110 North

    13.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 110 North

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Johnson Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · East Johnson Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Dickinson Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Dickinson Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  6. 6

    Continue on North Marcus Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Rusk Street

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    555 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    1041 ft · 22 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto John Redditt Drive

    4.5 mi · 7 min · John Redditt Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 324, FM 819: Southwood Dr, Feagin Dr

    1170 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto College Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · College Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South First Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South First Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  16. 16

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Diboll Relief Route

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Summerfield and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
111 mi · 63%
US Highway 69 South
20.8 mi · 12%
Rusk Street
15.2 mi · 9%
State Highway 110 North
13.1 mi · 7%
John Redditt Drive
4.53 mi · 3%
South First Street
2.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Diboll Relief Route

Continue on Diboll Relief Route

111 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Oaks
01h 30m from New Summerfield
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Summerfield and Chance 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 New Summerfield to Houston?

The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Seven Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from New Summerfield and 87.2 miles from Houston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.47 one way or $46.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Summerfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Seven Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seven Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seven Oaks.

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

88 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Beaumont

112 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Summerfield and Houston. Straight-line distance: 154.04 mi (247.91 km).

New Summerfield

#1 New Summerfield

City in Cherokee County, Texas, United States

Population1,187
Coordinates31.9807200, -95.0938300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: FM 235 (-95.09383, 31.980631)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.5 L · about $23.47
Round trip
$46.94
12.42 gal · 47 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.47 $46.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.40 $52.81
Premium $4.59 $28.51 $57.02
Diesel $3.99 $24.80 $49.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Summerfield and Houston. The current time is 03:18:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.