How far is Sealy, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Sealy, TX to Houston, TX is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
City in Texas, United States; within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sealy and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sealy and Houston.
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Start on the route
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
93 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
128 m · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Meyer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Meyer Street
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Turn right
1371 ft · 40 sec
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Take the ramp straight
996 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
2064 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Smith Street
704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Preston Street
101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
55 m · 5 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 Sealy and Houston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Meyer Street
Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 00h 37m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sealy and Partly Sunny 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 Sealy to Houston?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Katy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Sealy and 24 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sealy and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Katy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Freeman Town Park
Katy Visitors Center
Katy City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Katy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sealy and Houston. Straight-line distance: 47.63 mi (76.65 km).
#1 Sealy
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 6,443 |
| Coordinates | 29.7807900, -96.1571800 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
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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