How far is Timpson, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Timpson, TX to Houston, TX is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.76 mi
02h 52m
Flight
158.65 mi
255.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.65 mi
Kilometers
255.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.76 mi
Kilometers
273.21 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timpson
2026-04-19T02:48
Arrive Houston
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timpson
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
Seven Oaks
TX

City in Polk County, Texas, United States

From Timpson
85.2 mi
01h 26m
To Houston
84.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Timpson and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Graves Drive

    62 m · 9 sec · Ross Graves Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bear Drive

    118 m · 9 sec · Bear Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jacob Street

    1244 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    23.2 mi · 27 min · North 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Stallings Drive

    2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    919 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    68 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South US Highway 59

    19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward South First Street

    121 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

    1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South First Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  15. 15

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Diboll Relief Route

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  19. 19

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

    932 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
111 mi · 65%
North 1st Street
23.2 mi · 14%
South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 11%
Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi · 4%
South First Street
4.22 mi · 2%
South Street
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Diboll Relief Route

Continue on Diboll Relief Route

111 mi · 02h 02m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Oaks
01h 26m from Timpson
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Timpson 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 Timpson to Houston?

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Seven Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Timpson and 84.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seven Oaks

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

88 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Beaumont

112 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timpson and Houston. Straight-line distance: 158.65 mi (255.33 km).

Timpson

#1 Timpson

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population1,130
Coordinates31.9037800, -94.3952000
Altitude119
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: Ross Graves Drive (-94.395323, 31.903713)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.68 L · about $22.64
Round trip
$45.27
11.98 gal · 45.36 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.64 $45.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.47 $50.94
Premium $4.59 $27.50 $55.00
Diesel $3.99 $23.92 $47.84

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 Timpson and Houston. The current time is 02:48:41.

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.