How far is Preston, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Preston, TX to Houston, TX is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Houston.
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Start on Preston Bend Road
9.8 mi · 18 min · Preston Bend Road
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Turn left
64 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
143 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
99 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Preston Bend Road
154 m · 10 sec · Preston Bend Road
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Continue on Hardenburg Lane
6.9 mi · 8 min · Hardenburg Lane
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Take the ramp left toward US 82 East: Sherman
1654 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 82
4.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Denison, Dallas
760 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 82
1059 ft · 21 sec · East Highway 82
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
2097 ft · 42 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
8.7 mi · 9 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
44.9 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Preston and Houston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234 mi · 04h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Preston and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Houston?
The road trip is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Streetman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Preston and 164.7 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Preston and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Streetman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Streetman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Houston. Straight-line distance: 294.19 mi (473.45 km).
#1 Preston
Preston is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8823200, -96.6330500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $3.49 | $40.33 | $80.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $46.21 | $92.41 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $50.58 | $101.15 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $64.78 | $129.56 |
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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