How far is Springtown, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Springtown, TX to Houston, TX is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.2 miles (418.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springtown and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springtown and Houston.
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Start on North Main Street
1067 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
19 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on North Henderson Street
2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35W North, I 30 East
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, US 287 South: Waxahachie, Dallas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 54 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 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 Springtown and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 45 South
Merge slight left
199 mi · 03h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springtown 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 Springtown to Houston?
The road trip is about 297.9 miles (479.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Springtown and 153.7 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.2 miles (418.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.72 one way or $79.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springtown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springtown and Houston. Straight-line distance: 260.19 mi (418.73 km).
#1 Springtown
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,811 |
| Coordinates | 32.9659600, -97.6836400 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.72 | $79.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.69 | $89.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.25 | $96.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.97 | $83.93 |
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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