How far is Willow Park, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Willow Park, TX to Houston, TX is about 283.2 miles (455.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willow Park and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Park and Houston.
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Start on Squaw Creek Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Squaw Creek Road
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Continue straight
913 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Sam Bass Road
2726 ft · 2 min · Sam Bass Road
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Turn right onto Ranch House Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ranch House Road
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
696 ft · 15 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
849 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie
50.7 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Corsicana
3065 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
198.8 mi · 3 hr 28 min
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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 Willow Park 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Willow Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willow Park to Houston?
The road trip is about 283.2 miles (455.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Willow Park and 142.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willow Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willow Park and Houston. Straight-line distance: 247.36 mi (398.08 km).
#1 Willow Park
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 5,994 |
| Coordinates | 32.7626300, -97.6505800 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $37.75 | $75.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.48 | $84.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.86 | $91.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.89 | $79.78 |
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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