How far is Troup, TX from Spring, TX?

The driving distance from Troup, TX to Spring, TX is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
171.54 mi
03h 21m
Flight
143.73 mi
231.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.73 mi
Kilometers
231.31 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.54 mi
Kilometers
276.06 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring
Thu, Oct 15, 3:10 PM CDT
Return by in Troup
Thu, Oct 15, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troup
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Spring
Thu, Oct 15, 3:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troup
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
Lovelady
TX

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

From Troup
85.9 mi
01h 40m
To Spring
85.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Troup and Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troup and Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on East Duval Street

    883 ft · 14 sec · East Duval Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue

    17 mi · 19 min · South Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    1531 ft · 26 sec · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Rusk Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Rusk Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 79 West

    22.9 mi · 26 min · US Highway 79 West

  6. 6

    Continue on East Palestine Avenue

    2684 ft · 44 sec · East Palestine Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Loop 256

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Loop 256

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Crockett Road

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Crockett Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Robb Street

    22.3 mi · 26 min · North Robb Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2438 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Spring Stuebner Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Spring Stuebner Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Riley Fuzzel Road

    939 ft · 24 sec · West Riley Fuzzel Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    1712 ft · 40 sec · West Hardy Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    47 m · 9 sec · East Noble Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Hardy Road

    79 m · 11 sec · East Hardy Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hardy Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troup and Spring.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Robb Street
61.9 mi · 36%
Crockett Road
60.2 mi · 35%
US Highway 79 West
22.9 mi · 13%
South Railroad Avenue
17 mi · 10%
Loop 256
3.14 mi · 2%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Crockett Road

Turn left onto Crockett Road

60.2 mi · 01h 09m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
143.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovelady
01h 40m from Troup
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troup and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troup to Spring?

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Lovelady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Troup and 85.6 miles from Spring.

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

The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troup and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Lovelady

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

94 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Bryan, TX

102 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troup and Spring. Straight-line distance: 143.73 mi (231.31 km).

Troup

#1 Troup

American city

Population2,064
Coordinates32.1446000, -95.1205000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Spring

#2 Spring

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population54,298
Coordinates30.0799400, -95.4171600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Troup (-95.1205, 32.1446)
End: Spring (-95.41716, 30.07994)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.91 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.45
12.1 gal · 45.82 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $23.23 $46.45
Mid-grade $4.35 $26.30 $52.60
Premium $4.72 $28.57 $57.15
Diesel $5.78 $34.94 $69.89

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Troup and Spring. The current time is 11:49:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.