How far is Newton, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Newton, TX to Houston, TX is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.22 mi
02h 32m
Flight
121.65 mi
195.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.65 mi
Kilometers
195.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.22 mi
Kilometers
246.59 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, May 3, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Newton
Sun, May 3, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-05-03T01:51
Arrive Houston
Sun, May 3, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Livingston
TX

Texan town

From Newton
74.4 mi
01h 16m
To Houston
78.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    72 m · 17 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Washington Avenue

    3214 ft · 56 sec · North Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Pan American Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pan American Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    695 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  8. 8

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

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

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

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  11. 11

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Court Street
75.5 mi · 49%
Pan American Drive
70.5 mi · 46%
North Washington Avenue
0.61 mi
East Freeway
0.47 mi
Fannin Street
0.36 mi
North San Jacinto Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Court Street

Continue straight

70.3 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
121.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 16m from Newton
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newton and Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Houston?

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Newton and 78.8 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newton and Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livingston, 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 Livingston.

RAIL

Beaumont

105 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

105 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Houston

113 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

115 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Houston. Straight-line distance: 121.65 mi (195.77 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

City in Newton County, Mississippi

Population2,329
Coordinates30.8485300, -93.7574000
Altitude59
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: East Street (-93.757423, 30.848525)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.47 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.89
10.82 gal · 40.94 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.44 $40.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.00 $46.01
Premium $4.59 $24.84 $49.67
Diesel $3.99 $21.60 $43.20

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Houston. The current time is 01:51:04.

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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.