How far is Tioga, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Tioga, TX to Houston, TX is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.95 mi
04h 48m
Flight
271.74 mi
437.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.74 mi
Kilometers
437.33 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.95 mi
Kilometers
484.34 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Tioga
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tioga
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tioga
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
Fairfield
TX

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Tioga
147.4 mi
02h 24m
To Houston
153.5 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Tioga and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gene Autry Drive

    85 m · 17 sec · Gene Autry Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto FM 455 East

    6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dallas Parkway

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Dallas Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dallas Parkway

    2740 ft · 47 sec · South Dallas Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    2429 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    30.3 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Hines Boulevard, Downtown

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Harry Hines Boulevard

    2043 ft · 54 sec · Harry Hines Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    113 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Moody Street

    100 m · 9 sec · Moody Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pearl Street

    2203 ft · 1 min · North Pearl Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    88 m · 6 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
237 mi · 79%
Dallas North Tollway
30.3 mi · 10%
Dallas Parkway
10.3 mi · 3%
FM 455 East
6.85 mi · 2%
South Dallas Parkway
0.98 mi
Harry Hines Boulevard
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

234 mi · 04h 06m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
271.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
02h 24m from Tioga
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tioga 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 Tioga to Houston?

The road trip is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.4 miles from Tioga and 153.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.13 one way or $80.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tioga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

94 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Tyler, TX

107 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

119 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tioga and Houston. Straight-line distance: 271.74 mi (437.33 km).

Tioga

#1 Tioga

Town of the United States

Population1,117
Coordinates33.4667800, -96.9183400
Altitude205
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: Gene Autry Drive (-96.918343, 33.466725)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.62 gal
40.2 L · about $40.13
Round trip
$80.27
21.24 gal · 80.4 L
Estimated CO2
94.4 kg one way
Round trip: 188.8 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.13 $80.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.16 $90.31
Premium $4.59 $48.76 $97.51
Diesel $3.99 $42.41 $84.81

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 Tioga and Houston. The current time is 20:21:44.

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.