How far is Rusk, TX from Galveston, TX?
The driving distance from Rusk, TX to Galveston, TX is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rusk and Galveston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rusk and Galveston.
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Start on East 6th Street
78 m · 10 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Henderson Street
2274 ft · 45 sec · North Henderson Street
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Turn right onto South Dickinson Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on Rusk Street
15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
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Take the exit slight right
555 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
1041 ft · 22 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto John Redditt Drive
4.5 mi · 7 min · John Redditt Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 324, FM 819: Southwood Dr, Feagin Dr
1170 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto College Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · College Drive
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Turn right onto South First Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South First Street
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Continue on US 59
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59
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Continue on Diboll Relief Route
112.9 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Diboll Relief Route
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45: Galveston, Dallas
1967 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 South: Galveston
2190 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
45.8 mi · 54 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on Broadway - Avenue J
2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway - Avenue J
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
738 ft · 21 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
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Turn right onto Ball Street - Avenue H
762 ft · 26 sec · Ball Street - Avenue H
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Turn left onto 27th Street
79 m · 11 sec · 27th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 27th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rusk and Galveston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Diboll Relief Route
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
113 mi · 02h 04m
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 Sunny leaving Rusk and Sunny near Galveston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rusk to Galveston?
The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Shepherd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Rusk and 106 miles from Galveston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rusk and Sunny near Galveston.
Stop Ideas Near Shepherd
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 Shepherd.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rusk and Galveston. Straight-line distance: 173.64 mi (279.44 km).
#1 Rusk
City in Cherokee County, Texas
| Population | 5,664 |
| Coordinates | 31.7960100, -95.1502200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Galveston
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 50,085 |
| Coordinates | 29.3013500, -94.7977000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galveston (-94.7977, 29.30135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $3.78 | $28.30 | $56.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.85 | $63.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.39 | $68.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.91 | $59.82 |
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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