Day trip from Houston to College Station
College Station lies 134 km (83 mi) north-west of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 134 km (83 mi) apart, College Station is a realistic day trip from Houston: about 2 h 11 min each way by road.
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| Houston | College Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 107,889 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 77840–77845 |
Where to book tours and tickets in College Station
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Staying in College Station
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Common questions
How far is College Station from Houston?
134 km (83 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Houston; by road roughly 163 km (102 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to College Station by road?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and College Station?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.