College Station to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.1 miles 133.8 km · straight line
92 miles actual route 148 km · driving distance
1h 50min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
136° SE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Houston?

The distance from College Station to Houston is 83.1 miles (133.8 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 92 miles, taking about 1h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 College Station 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 College Station to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 50min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 12min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Houston

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 299.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM