How far is Splendora, TX from Ennis, TX?

The driving distance from Splendora, TX to Ennis, TX is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.13 mi
03h 26m
Flight
168.68 mi
271.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.68 mi
Kilometers
271.46 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.13 mi
Kilometers
299.55 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ennis
Mon, Jul 27, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Splendora
Mon, Jul 27, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Splendora
2026-07-27T00:08
Arrive Ennis
Mon, Jul 27, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Splendora
9:00 PM CDT
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Splendora
93.2 mi
01h 43m
To Ennis
93 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
102°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Splendora and Ennis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Splendora and Ennis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    150 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 59

    119 m · 8 sec · Old Highway 59

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 3083

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Loop 336 East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Loop 336 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beach Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    3203 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    160.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 34: Kaufman, Italy

    799 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 45

    1029 ft · 29 sec · South Interstate 45

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Ennis Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Ennis Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    55 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Splendora and Ennis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
161 mi · 87%
Old Highway 59
10.8 mi · 6%
Farm-to-Market Road 3083
5.96 mi · 3%
South Loop 336 East
3.23 mi · 2%
Beach Airport Road
2.13 mi · 1%
FM 3083
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 43m

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
168.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
01h 43m from Splendora
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Splendora and Sunny near Ennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Splendora to Ennis?

The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.2 miles from Splendora and 93 miles from Ennis.

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

The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.83 one way or $49.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Splendora and Sunny near Ennis.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Splendora and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 168.68 mi (271.46 km).

Splendora

#1 Splendora

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,292
Coordinates30.2329900, -95.1610400
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Ennis

#2 Ennis

City in Texas, USA

Population20,678
Coordinates32.3293100, -96.6252700
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Splendora (-95.16104, 30.23299)
End: Ennis (-96.62527, 32.32931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.86 L · about $24.83
Round trip
$49.66
13.14 gal · 49.72 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.83 $49.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.94 $55.87
Premium $4.59 $30.16 $60.33
Diesel $3.99 $26.23 $52.47

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Splendora and Ennis. The current time is 00:08:28.

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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.