How far is Wills Point, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Wills Point, TX to Houston, TX is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.78 mi
03h 58m
Flight
207.08 mi
333.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.08 mi
Kilometers
333.27 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.78 mi
Kilometers
363.35 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Wills Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wills Point
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wills Point
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
Latexo
TX

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

From Wills Point
123.3 mi
01h 59m
To Houston
102.5 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wills Point and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on West James Street

    19 m · 5 sec · West James Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1894 ft · 41 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Park Drive

    5.6 mi · 7 min · West Park Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    786 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 49 Toll

    1971 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2344 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Toll 49

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Toll 49

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: Tyler, Noonday

    2473 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 155 South

    14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155 South

  12. 12

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 155

    20.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1329 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Loop 256

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Loop 256

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Crockett Road

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Crockett Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Robb Street

    7.3 mi · 8 min · North Robb Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2438 ft · 60 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Milam Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Robb Street
86.8 mi · 38%
Crockett Road
60.2 mi · 27%
West Park Drive
41.3 mi · 18%
State Highway 155
20.5 mi · 9%
Toll 49
14.9 mi · 7%
State Highway 155 South
14.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Robb Street

Merge slight left

63.6 mi · 01h 13m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
207.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Latexo
01h 59m from Wills Point
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wills Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Wills Point to Houston?

The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Latexo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Wills Point and 102.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 207.1 miles (333.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.12 one way or $60.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wills Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Latexo

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

83 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

108 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

117 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wills Point and Houston. Straight-line distance: 207.08 mi (333.27 km).

Wills Point

#1 Wills Point

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Population3,703
Coordinates32.7093000, -96.0083000
Altitude162
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: West James Street (-96.008314, 32.709146)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.16 L · about $30.12
Round trip
$60.24
15.94 gal · 60.32 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.12 $60.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.89 $67.78
Premium $4.59 $36.59 $73.18
Diesel $3.99 $31.82 $63.65

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wills Point and Houston. The current time is 22:31:42.

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.