How far is Timberwood Park, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Timberwood Park, TX to Houston, TX is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
209.48 mi
03h 26m
Flight
186.93 mi
300.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.93 mi
Kilometers
300.83 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.48 mi
Kilometers
337.13 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 Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Timberwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timberwood Park
2026-04-19T09:10
Arrive Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 PM 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
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timberwood Park
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
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Timberwood Park
104.5 mi
01h 43m
To Houston
104.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Timberwood Park and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Timberwood Park and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Ottawa Way

    2443 ft · 2 min · Ottawa Way

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nyack Pass

    855 ft · 39 sec · Nyack Pass

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shawanee Pass

    1283 ft · 60 sec · Shawanee Pass

  4. 4

    Continue on Shawanee Pass

    113 m · 19 sec · Shawanee Pass

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Borgfeld Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Borgfeld Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 281 North

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 281 North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    808 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    17 mi · 20 min · Anderson Loop

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Timberwood Park 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
151 mi · 72%
Anderson Loop
17 mi · 8%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 7%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 5%
US 281 HOV Lane
4.25 mi · 2%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

151 mi · 02h 34m

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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
186.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
01h 43m from Timberwood Park
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Timberwood Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Timberwood Park to Houston?

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Timberwood Park and 104.9 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.93 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Timberwood Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timberwood Park and Houston. Straight-line distance: 186.93 mi (300.83 km).

Timberwood Park

#1 Timberwood Park

Census designated place

Population13,447
Coordinates29.7057800, -98.4783500
Altitude376
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: Ottawa Way (-98.478235, 29.705611)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.98 L · about $27.93
Round trip
$55.85
14.78 gal · 55.96 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.93 $55.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.42 $62.84
Premium $4.59 $33.93 $67.85
Diesel $3.99 $29.51 $59.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Timberwood Park and Houston. The current time is 09:10:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.