How far is Sam Rayburn, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Sam Rayburn, TX to Houston, TX is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sam Rayburn and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sam Rayburn and Houston.
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Start on the route
65 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Sam Rayburn Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Parkway
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Turn right
8.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Gibson Street
59.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West Gibson Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
3214 ft · 56 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on Pan American Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pan American Drive
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Take the ramp straight
695 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
68.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street
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Continue on Fannin Street
1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1338 ft · 48 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 Sam Rayburn and Houston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pan American Drive
Merge slight left
68.5 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sam Rayburn and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sam Rayburn to Houston?
The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Sam Rayburn and 71.5 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sam Rayburn and Mostly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Beaumont
Nacogdoches, Texas
Houston
Houston, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sam Rayburn and Houston. Straight-line distance: 119.73 mi (192.68 km).
#1 Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.0640800, -94.0357500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.58 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $20.92 | $41.84 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $29.04 | $58.07 |
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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