College Station to Rowlett: Road Trip Guide & Distance

157.8 miles 253.9 km · straight line
197.2 miles estimated 317.4 km · driving distance
3h 58min estimated drive time
$19 - $23 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is College Station from Rowlett?

The distance from College Station to Rowlett is 157.8 miles (253.9 km) as the crow flies. Rowlett is located N of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 197.2 miles, taking about 3h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Rowlett. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Rowlett

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 58min $19 - $23 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 46min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 46min $24–$69* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Rowlett

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m elevation
Rowlett
32.90°N, 96.56°W
America/Chicago
154m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 53 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 157.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients