How far is Orange, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Orange, TX to Houston, TX is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (161 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
107.77 mi
01h 47m
Flight
100.03 mi
160.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.03 mi
Kilometers
160.99 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.77 mi
Kilometers
173.44 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Fri, Apr 24, 7:47 PM CDT
Return by in Orange
Fri, Apr 24, 9:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-04-24T18:00
Arrive Houston
Fri, Apr 24, 7:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
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
Winnie
TX

Town in Texas

From Orange
53.8 mi
00h 53m
To Houston
53.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    14 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    3250 ft · 2 min · Green Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Macarthur Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Edgar Brown Drive

    20.6 mi · 26 min · Edgar Brown Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 73 West: Winnie, Houston

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 73 West
80.9 mi · 75%
Edgar Brown Drive
20.6 mi · 19%
Macarthur Drive
1 mi · 1%
Green Avenue
0.62 mi · 1%
Fannin Street
0.36 mi
North San Jacinto Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

TX 73 West

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 08m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnie
00h 53m from Orange
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Orange and Patchy Fog then Slight 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 Orange to Houston?

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Winnie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Orange and 53.9 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (161 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Orange and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Winnie

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

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

RAIL

Beaumont

38 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

71 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
RAIL

Houston

95 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

96 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Houston. Straight-line distance: 100.03 mi (160.99 km).

Orange

#1 Orange

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population17,832
Coordinates30.0929900, -93.7365500
Altitude2
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: 7th Street (-93.736658, 30.092993)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $14.36
Round trip
$28.72
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.36 $28.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.59 $17.45 $34.89
Diesel $3.99 $15.17 $30.35

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Houston. The current time is 18:00:39.

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.