How far is Oak Trail Shores, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Oak Trail Shores, TX to Houston, TX is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.16 mi
04h 48m
Flight
238.35 mi
383.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.35 mi
Kilometers
383.59 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.16 mi
Kilometers
449.27 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Trail Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Trail Shores
2026-04-17T21:46
Arrive Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Trail Shores
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
Bremond
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Oak Trail Shores
141.7 mi
02h 24m
To Houston
137.5 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Trail Shores and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Trail Shores and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Blackjack Lane

    1009 ft · 45 sec · Blackjack Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Green Oak Drive

    95 m · 15 sec · Green Oak Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Oak Trail

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Oak Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oak Trail Drive

    2322 ft · 1 min · Oak Trail Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lipan Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lipan Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Houston Street

    2244 ft · 52 sec · North Houston Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Pearl Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto East US Highway 377

    10.7 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 377

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 171

    12.9 mi · 18 min · State Highway 171

  10. 10

    Continue on Weatherford Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Weatherford Highway

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward US 67 Truck North: Dallas

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US 67 North: Dallas

    9.7 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    124 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W

    1752 ft · 48 sec · South Interstate 35W

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    890 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    59.1 mi · 1 hr

  18. 18

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  24. 24

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  28. 28

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  30. 30

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 6

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto State Highway 6

    854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6

  34. 34

    Turn left onto State Highway 105

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  36. 36

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  37. 37

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  38. 38

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway

  39. 39

    Continue on West Mount Houston Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  41. 41

    Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road

    668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  42. 42

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    138 m · 11 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway

  44. 44

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  47. 47

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Trail Shores and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
50 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
59.3 mi · 21%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 17%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 11%
Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 9%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 5%
State Highway 171
12.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

59.1 mi · 01h 00m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
238.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bremond
02h 24m from Oak Trail Shores
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oak Trail Shores and Partly Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Trail Shores to Houston?

The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Bremond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from Oak Trail Shores and 137.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.22 one way or $74.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oak Trail Shores and Partly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Bremond

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

61 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

62 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

75 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Trail Shores and Houston. Straight-line distance: 238.35 mi (383.59 km).

Oak Trail Shores

#1 Oak Trail Shores

Census designated place

Population2,755
Coordinates32.4887500, -97.8342000
Altitude247
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: Blackjack Lane (-97.834342, 32.488946)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.29 L · about $37.22
Round trip
$74.45
19.7 gal · 74.58 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.22 $74.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.88 $83.76
Premium $4.59 $45.22 $90.44
Diesel $3.99 $39.33 $78.66

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Trail Shores and Houston. The current time is 21:46:18.

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.