How far is Weatherford, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Weatherford, TX to Houston, TX is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252 miles (405.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.24 mi
04h 20m
Flight
252 mi
405.56 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252 mi
Kilometers
405.56 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.24 mi
Kilometers
467.09 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Tue, May 5, 6:56 PM CDT
Return by in Weatherford
Tue, May 5, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weatherford
2026-05-05T14:35
Arrive Houston
Tue, May 5, 6:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weatherford
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
Teague
TX

City in Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Weatherford
143.8 mi
02h 10m
To Houston
146.5 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Weatherford and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    67 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    83 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Courthouse Square

    139 m · 15 sec · Fort Worth Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Worth Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Worth Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    50.7 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana

    3065 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 South
199 mi · 69%
US 287 South
50.7 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 8%
Fort Worth Highway
13.2 mi · 5%
Milam Street
0.69 mi
I 10 East
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 South

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 28m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
252 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Teague
02h 10m from Weatherford
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Weatherford and Partly Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weatherford to Houston?

The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Teague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Weatherford and 146.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 252 miles (405.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Weatherford and Partly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Teague

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

81 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

106 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

McGregor

108 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

117 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weatherford and Houston. Straight-line distance: 252 mi (405.56 km).

Weatherford

#1 Weatherford

City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States

Population34,698
Coordinates32.7593000, -97.7972500
Altitude321
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: North Main Street (-97.797301, 32.759284)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.77 L · about $38.70
Round trip
$77.39
20.48 gal · 77.54 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.70 $77.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.54 $87.08
Premium $4.59 $47.01 $94.02
Diesel $3.99 $40.89 $81.78

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Weatherford and Houston. The current time is 14:35:39.

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.