Houston, MO Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Houston, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 139-mile quick runs to 260-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Houston, MO spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
259.8 mi
Kansas City, MO
Quickest Drive
2h 57m
Columbia, MO
Plan Around Houston, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Houston, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Houston, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Houston, MO
Driving from Houston, MO
Expect an average of 199 miles and about 4h behind the wheel when leaving Houston, MO. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 260 miles (5h 9m), while the shortest is just 139 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Houston, MO most often head toward Kansas City, MO (259.8 mi, 5h 9m), Lee's Summit, MO (242.2 mi, 4h 52m), St. Louis, MO (154 mi, 3h 1m), and Columbia, MO (139.2 mi, 2h 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 199-mile trip from Houston, MO, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Houston, MO and 1 routes heading into Houston, MO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 139 to 260 miles.
The longest mapped route from Houston, MO covers 260 miles and takes approximately 5h 9m. Shorter options start at just 139 miles.
The average route from Houston, MO runs about 199 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 199-mile trip from Houston, MO costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Houston, MO include Kansas City, MO, Lee's Summit, MO, St. Louis, MO and Columbia, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Houston, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,407
Median Income
$41,250
Median Home Value
$115,200
Median Age
35.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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