How far is it from Dayton, TX, to Houston, TX, ?

The distance between Dayton, TX, and Houston, TX, is 38 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton, TX, to Houston, TX, ?

The drive from Dayton, TX, to Houston, TX, takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Dayton, TX, to Houston, TX, ?

The fastest route from Dayton, TX, to Houston, TX, covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Houston, TX from Dayton, TX?

Houston, TX lies roughly to the south-west of Dayton, TX.

Which roads does the route from Dayton, TX to Houston, TX follow?

The drive from Dayton, TX to Houston, TX mainly follows US 90.

Which towns do you pass between Dayton, TX and Houston, TX?

Towns on the route from Dayton, TX to Houston, TX include South Houston, Bellaire.

Are there charging stations between Dayton, TX and Houston, TX?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dayton, TX to Houston, TX, including 33 and a 3rd @ Thirty Fourth (350 kW); Chase Bank - 1102 E Southmore Ave (350 kW); Flying J 725 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 206.

Dayton, TX Houston, TX

Distance: 38 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Dayton, TX to Houston, TX takes about 50 min via US 90. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Humble, TX, Houston, TX. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 38 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Stilson Road 1 mi
3 Turn right onto United States Highway 90 West 4 mi
4 Continue straight onto US Highway 90 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Beaumont Highway 6 mi
6 Keep slightly left onto Crosby Freeway 12 mi
7 Turn straight 2 mi
8 Take exit straight 4 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto East Freeway 7 mi
10 Continue straight onto Katy Freeway 3 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn slightly left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road 49 yd
13 Turn right onto Columbia Street 1 mi
14 Turn right onto White Oak Drive 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Studewood Street 1 mi
16 Turn left onto East 8½ Street 78 yd
17 Arrive left onto East 8½ Street

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The return trip from Houston, TX to Dayton, TX covers roughly the same distance, 38 mi.

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Charging points along the way

206 chargers

33 and a 3rd @ Thirty FourthCCS, CHAdeMO · 1717 W 34th St, Houston, TX, 77018350 kW
Chase Bank - 1102 E Southmore AveCCS, CHAdeMO · 1102 Southmore Ave, Pasadena, TX, 77502350 kW
Flying J 725CCS · 1876 East Freeway, Baytown, TX, 77521350 kW
H-E-BCCS, CHAdeMO · 9710 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX, 77055350 kW
Houston, TX Rechargery - Washington AveCCS, Tesla · 6215 Washington Ave, Houston, TX, 77007350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Dayton, TX, {fromState} to Houston, TX, {toState}?: The distance between Dayton, TX, {fromState} and Houston, TX, {toState} is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton, TX, {fromState} to Houston, TX, {toState}?: The drive from Dayton, TX, {fromState} to Houston, TX, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Dayton, TX, {fromState} to Houston, TX, {toState}?: The fastest route from Dayton, TX, {fromState} to Houston, TX, {toState} covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Houston, TX from Dayton, TX?: Houston, TX lies roughly to the south-west of Dayton, TX.
Which roads does the route from Dayton, TX to Houston, TX follow?: The drive from Dayton, TX to Houston, TX mainly follows US 90.
Which towns do you pass between Dayton, TX and Houston, TX?: Towns on the route from Dayton, TX to Houston, TX include South Houston, Bellaire.
Are there charging stations between Dayton, TX and Houston, TX?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dayton, TX to Houston, TX, including 33 and a 3rd @ Thirty Fourth (350 kW); Chase Bank - 1102 E Southmore Ave (350 kW); Flying J 725 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 206.

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