How far is Pinehurst, TX from Shepherd, TX?
The driving distance from Pinehurst, TX to Shepherd, TX is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinehurst and Shepherd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst and Shepherd.
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Start on Farm to Market Road 1774
2675 ft · 45 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tomball Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 249 Toll South
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto MCTRA 249 Tollway
2.4 mi · 3 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Tomball Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Road
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Tomball Parkway
1597 ft · 34 sec · Tomball Parkway
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Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
1965 ft · 43 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Continue on Toll 99
2531 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Grand Parkway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Grand Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Cleveland
2628 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
11 mi · 12 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 424, FM 3460: Shepherd
2320 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Byrd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst and Shepherd.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Parkway
Merge slight left onto Grand Parkway
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Pinehurst and Partly Cloudy near Shepherd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinehurst to Shepherd?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Porter Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Pinehurst and 32.1 miles from Shepherd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.81 one way or $17.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pinehurst and Partly Cloudy near Shepherd.
Stop Ideas Near Porter Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Shepherd. Straight-line distance: 46.72 mi (75.19 km).
#1 Pinehurst
Census designated place
| Population | 1,959 |
| Coordinates | 30.1710500, -95.6824500 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shepherd
Human settlement in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,424 |
| Coordinates | 30.4979800, -94.9966000 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherd (-94.9966, 30.49798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $3.88 | $8.81 | $17.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $9.95 | $19.91 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $10.81 | $21.61 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
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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