How far is Springtown, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Springtown, TX to Houston, TX is about 244.8 miles (394 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
244.8 mi
04h 11m
Flight
219.06 mi
352.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.06 mi
Kilometers
352.54 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.8 mi
Kilometers
393.96 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Springtown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springtown
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springtown
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
Calvert
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Springtown
128.8 mi
02h 05m
To Houston
115.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 103

    1.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 103

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 106

    1.6 km · 4 min · County Road 106

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 36th Division Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · 36th Division Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    29.5 mi · 33 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Highway 36 Bypass

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Highway 36 Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    17.3 mi · 20 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West McGregor Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West McGregor Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on West US Highway 84

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84

  10. 10

    Continue on George W Bush Parkway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · George W Bush Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, Loop 340: Robinson, Meridian

    767 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Woodway Drive

    796 ft · 20 sec · Woodway Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Loop 340

    151 m · 11 sec · West Loop 340

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Loop 340

    1303 ft · 28 sec · West Loop 340

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left

    934 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1317 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  19. 19

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 6

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto State Highway 6

    854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 105

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  32. 32

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  33. 33

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on West Mount Houston Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road

    668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  37. 37

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    138 m · 11 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway

  39. 39

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  42. 42

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  45. 45

    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.

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
45 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 19%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 12%
West Main Street
29.5 mi · 12%
Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 10%
East Main Street
17.3 mi · 7%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East State Highway 6

Continue on East State Highway 6

37.5 mi · 00h 38m

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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
219 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert
02h 05m from Springtown
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Springtown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 244.8 miles (394 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.8 miles from Springtown and 115.9 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 219 miles (352.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.65 one way or $65.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Springtown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Calvert

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

45 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

77 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Taylor

84 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springtown and Houston. Straight-line distance: 219.06 mi (352.54 km).

Springtown

#1 Springtown

City in Texas, United States of America

Population3,304
Coordinates31.8021000, -98.1897600
Altitude311
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 103 (-98.18976, 31.801324)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.7 L · about $32.65
Round trip
$65.30
17.28 gal · 65.4 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.65 $65.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.74 $73.47
Premium $4.59 $39.67 $79.33
Diesel $3.99 $34.50 $69.00

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 Springtown and Houston. The current time is 01:23:52.

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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.