How far is Wallis, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Wallis, TX to Houston, TX is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wallis and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallis and Houston.
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Start on the route
1865 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Legion Street
1580 ft · 45 sec · Legion Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
1454 ft · 30 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1309 ft · 22 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road
11.2 mi · 17 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Continue on FM 1093
3 mi · 5 min · FM 1093
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Take the ramp straight toward WPT East
141 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Westpark Tollway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Westpark Tollway
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Continue on Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
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Continue on Westpark Tollway
11 mi · 12 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North: Downtown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · 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 Wallis and Houston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Farm to Market 1093 Road
Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road
11.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wallis to Houston?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Cinco Ranch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Wallis and 30.5 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Cinco Ranch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Freeman Town Park
Katy Visitors Center
Sugar Land City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cinco Ranch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wallis and Houston. Straight-line distance: 43.1 mi (69.37 km).
#1 Wallis
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,325 |
| Coordinates | 29.6313500, -96.0652400 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
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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