How far is Terrell, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Terrell, TX to Houston, TX is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrell and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrell and Houston.
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Start on South Virginia Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street
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Continue on South Virginia Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street
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Continue on State Highway 34 South
9.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34 South
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Continue on Terrell Highway
2832 ft · 50 sec · Terrell Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 34
27.1 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 34
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
864 ft · 17 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 South
808 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
202.6 mi · 3 hr 32 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 Terrell 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
203 mi · 03h 32m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terrell and Patchy Fog 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 Terrell to Houston?
The road trip is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Terrell and 140.4 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terrell and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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 Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrell and Houston. Straight-line distance: 212.33 mi (341.72 km).
#1 Terrell
Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19,693 |
| Coordinates | 32.7359600, -96.2752600 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.29 | $78.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.42 | $84.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.90 | $73.79 |
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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