How far is Sherwood Shores, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Sherwood Shores, TX to Houston, TX is about 338.5 miles (544.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.2 miles (475 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.53 mi
05h 18m
Flight
295.14 mi
474.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.14 mi
Kilometers
474.98 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.53 mi
Kilometers
544.81 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, Nov 8, 2:07 PM CST
Return by in Sherwood Shores
Sun, Nov 8, 7:25 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood Shores
2026-11-08T08:48
Arrive Houston
Sun, Nov 8, 2:07 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:24 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherwood Shores
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Streetman
TX

Town

From Sherwood Shores
167.6 mi
02h 39m
To Houston
170.9 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sherwood Shores and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood Shores and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillcrest Circle

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Circle

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 377

    12.8 mi · 14 min · US Highway 377

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 377 North

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 377 North

  4. 4

    Turn left

    80 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    791 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    102 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Highway 82 East

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 82 East

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Denison, Dallas

    760 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Highway 82

    1059 ft · 21 sec · East Highway 82

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    2097 ft · 42 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    837 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Collins Freeway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    44.9 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherwood Shores and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
238 mi · 70%
North Central Expressway
44.9 mi · 13%
Highway 82 East
16.4 mi · 5%
US Highway 377
12.8 mi · 4%
North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 3%
North Sam Rayburn Freeway
9.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
295.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetman
02h 39m from Sherwood Shores
Leave By
6:24 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sherwood Shores 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 Sherwood Shores to Houston?

The road trip is about 338.5 miles (544.8 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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 167.6 miles from Sherwood Shores and 170.9 miles from Houston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 295.2 miles (475 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:24 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.39 one way or $84.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sherwood Shores and Chance Rain Showers near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Streetman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Streetman, 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 Streetman.

BUS

Waco, TX

84 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

105 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

110 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

110 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood Shores and Houston. Straight-line distance: 295.14 mi (474.98 km).

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#1 Sherwood Shores

Sherwood Shores is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8523200, -96.8177800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillcrest Circle (-96.817749, 33.851464)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.22 L · about $42.39
Round trip
$84.77
23.9 gal · 90.44 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $42.39 $84.77
Mid-grade $4.06 $48.53 $97.06
Premium $4.44 $53.05 $106.09
Diesel $5.65 $67.53 $135.06

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherwood Shores and Houston. The current time is 08:48:49.

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.