How far is Waller, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Waller, TX to Houston, TX is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waller and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waller and Houston.
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Start on Hempstead Highway
892 ft · 17 sec · Hempstead Highway
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Continue on US 290 Business
655 ft · 11 sec · US 290 Business
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Continue on Hempstead Highway
3019 ft · 60 sec · Hempstead Highway
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Turn left onto FM 2920
1.3 km · 1 min · FM 2920
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Turn right onto US Highway 290
1274 ft · 35 sec · US Highway 290
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Road, Dacoma Street
815 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
3049 ft · 1 min · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Mangum Road
1 km · 1 min · Mangum Road
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Continue on Hempstead Road
2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
2081 ft · 46 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Westcott Street
154 m · 13 sec · Westcott Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
2064 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Smith Street
704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Preston Street
101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
55 m · 5 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 Waller 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.
US 290 East
Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waller to Houston?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jersey Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Waller and 20.8 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Jersey Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jersey Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waller and Houston. Straight-line distance: 39.37 mi (63.36 km).
#1 Waller
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,572 |
| Coordinates | 30.0566100, -95.9269000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
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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