How far is Snyder, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Snyder, TX to Houston, TX is about 559.3 miles (900.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 478.9 miles (770.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Road
559.32 mi
09h 01m
Flight
478.9 mi
770.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
478.9 mi
Kilometers
770.71 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
559.32 mi
Kilometers
900.14 km
Drive Time
09h 01m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Snyder
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snyder
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:02 PM to 4:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snyder
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Early
TX

City

From Snyder
288.4 mi
04h 30m
To Houston
271 mi
04h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snyder and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 145

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 145

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2204 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2179 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1063 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Service Road

    1880 ft · 52 sec · West Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    632 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    36.3 mi · 36 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 27

    2536 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 27

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Loop 289

    1110 ft · 24 sec · North Loop 289

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    885 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive

    128 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive

    71 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

    563 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Slaton Road

    996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  32. 32

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  37. 37

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  38. 38

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  41. 41

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  45. 45

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  46. 46

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  47. 47

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  49. 49

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  50. 50

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  51. 51

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  52. 52

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71

  53. 53

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  56. 56

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  57. 57

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  58. 58

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  59. 59

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  60. 60

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snyder 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
61 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 24%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 12%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 8%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
36.3 mi · 6%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Texas State Highway 71

Continue on Texas State Highway 71

137 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.4 mi
478.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Early
04h 30m from Snyder
Leave By
5:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Snyder and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Snyder to Houston?

The road trip is about 559.3 miles (900.1 km) and usually takes 09h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Early is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.4 miles from Snyder and 271 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 478.9 miles (770.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.60 one way or $149.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Snyder and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snyder and Houston. Straight-line distance: 478.9 mi (770.71 km).

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#1 Snyder

City in Texas, USA

Population11,005
Coordinates34.1081300, -101.7310100
Altitude1032
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: County Road 145 (-101.731009, 34.1082)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 900 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.74 gal
74.71 L · about $74.60
Round trip
$149.19
39.48 gal · 149.42 L
Estimated CO2
175.4 kg one way
Round trip: 350.9 kg / 774 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $74.60 $149.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $83.93 $167.87
Premium $4.59 $90.63 $181.25
Diesel $3.99 $78.82 $157.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Snyder and Houston. The current time is 21:48:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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