Drive time
Dallas to Houston
Quick answer
The drive from Dallas, TX to Houston, TX is approximately 3 hr 45 min covering about 225 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
225 mi
Drive time
3 hr 45 min
Midpoint
31.27°, -96.08°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Houston, meeting halfway saves each of you about 113 miles and 113 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
31.2685°, -96.0834°
Dallas and Houston are about 225 miles apart — each person drives roughly 113 miles.
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