How far is Stowell, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Stowell, TX to Houston, TX is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.13 mi
01h 08m
Flight
58.8 mi
94.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.8 mi
Kilometers
94.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.13 mi
Kilometers
101.59 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Stowell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowell
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowell
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mont Belvieu
TX

City in Texas

From Stowell
31.5 mi
00h 34m
To Houston
31.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Stowell and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gulfway Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Gulfway Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gulfway Drive
61.8 mi · 98%
Fannin Street
0.36 mi · 1%
North San Jacinto Street
0.31 mi
Prairie Street
0.25 mi
San Jacinto Street
0.18 mi
Providence Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Gulfway Drive

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mont Belvieu
00h 34m from Stowell
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stowell 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 Stowell to Houston?

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mont Belvieu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Stowell and 31.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.43 one way or $16.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Mont Belvieu

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mont Belvieu and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Old Pelly City Hall and Harris County Library Building

Baytown , TX
601 W Main St, Baytown, TX 77520
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark
Baytown City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Baytown City Hall

Baytown , TX
2401 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520
Rating 4.0/5 15 reviews City Hall,Government office
La Porte First City Hall & Jail
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

La Porte First City Hall & Jail

La Porte , TX
111 S 2nd St, La Porte, TX 77571
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mont Belvieu.

RAIL

Houston

47 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

48 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

63 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
RAIL

Beaumont

78 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stowell and Houston. Straight-line distance: 58.8 mi (94.63 km).

Stowell

#1 Stowell

City in Texas

Population1,756
Coordinates29.7899400, -94.3832400
Altitude7
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: Gulfway Drive (-94.383198, 29.789937)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.43 L · about $8.43
Round trip
$16.85
4.46 gal · 16.86 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.43 $16.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.48 $18.96
Premium $4.59 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $3.99 $8.90 $17.81

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 Stowell and Houston. The current time is 20:24:34.

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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.