How far is Washington, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Washington, TX to Houston, TX is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Houston.
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Start on the route
75 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto FM 1155 East
10 m · 1 sec · FM 1155 East
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Continue on FM 1155 East
1.4 mi · 3 min · FM 1155 East
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Turn right onto State Highway 105
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 105
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto South La Salle Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South La Salle Street
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Turn left onto Spur 515
1.3 km · 1 min · Spur 515
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on West Mount Houston Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road
668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
138 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 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 Washington 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.
Aggie Expressway
Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Washington to Houston?
The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Washington and 42.1 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinehurst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Houston. Straight-line distance: 61.31 mi (98.67 km).
#1 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 30.3252100, -96.1566300 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.66 | $21.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.95 | $25.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
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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