Bay City, Texas to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.7 miles 104.2 km · straight line
79.5 miles actual route 128 km · driving distance
1h 48min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Bay City, Texas from Houston?

The distance from Bay City, Texas to Houston is 64.7 miles (104.2 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located NE of Bay City, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.5 miles, taking about 1h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bay City, Texas and Houston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bay City, Texas to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 48min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 10min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bay City, Texas & Houston

Quick Facts

Bay City, Texas
28.98°N, 95.97°W
America/Chicago
16m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 384.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM