How far is Shepherd, TX from Pinehurst, TX?

The driving distance from Shepherd, TX to Pinehurst, TX is about 64.2 miles (103.3 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 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.21 mi
01h 14m
Flight
46.72 mi
75.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.72 mi
Kilometers
75.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.21 mi
Kilometers
103.34 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Thu, Sep 17, 12:47 PM CDT
Return by in Shepherd
Thu, Sep 17, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shepherd
2026-09-17T11:32
Arrive Pinehurst
Thu, Sep 17, 12:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shepherd
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Porter Heights
TX

Census designated place

From Shepherd
32.1 mi
00h 37m
To Pinehurst
32.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
77°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shepherd and Pinehurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shepherd and Pinehurst.

  1. 1

    Start on Byrd Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Byrd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    3042 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    801 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll

    1357 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Grand Parkway East

  8. 8

    Continue on TX 99 Toll West

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    23.6 mi · 25 min · North Grand Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road

    2631 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Grand Parkway West

    1990 ft · 40 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tomball Parkway

    136 m · 8 sec · Tomball Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward TBT Toll North

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tomball Tollway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tomball Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1774: Woodtrace Boulevard, Magnolia

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    2116 ft · 40 sec · Tomball Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tomball Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 1774

    2675 ft · 45 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shepherd and Pinehurst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Byrd Avenue
26.9 mi · 42%
North Grand Parkway East
24.5 mi · 38%
Tomball Tollway
4.85 mi · 8%
MCTRA 249 Tollway
2.21 mi · 3%
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.44 mi · 2%
Tomball Parkway
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Byrd Avenue

Merge slight left

25 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Porter Heights
00h 37m from Shepherd
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Shepherd and Partly Cloudy near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shepherd to Pinehurst?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 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 32.1 miles from Shepherd and 32.1 miles from Pinehurst.

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 17.5 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 4:00 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 Shepherd and Partly Cloudy near Pinehurst.

Stop Ideas Near Porter Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Porter Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Porter Heights.

RAIL

Houston

43 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

45 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

65 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

109 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shepherd and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 46.72 mi (75.19 km).

Shepherd

#1 Shepherd

Human settlement in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States of America

Population2,424
Coordinates30.4979800, -94.9966000
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Pinehurst

#2 Pinehurst

Census designated place

Population1,959
Coordinates30.1710500, -95.6824500
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Shepherd (-94.9966, 30.49798)
End: Pinehurst (-95.68245, 30.17105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $8.81
Round trip
$17.61
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Shepherd and Pinehurst. The current time is 11:32:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.