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Distance from Howe to Ables Springs

Driving Distance
74.4 mi 119.8 km
Flying Distance
55.6 mi 89.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Howe, Texas to Ables Springs, Texas is 74.4 mi (119.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 55.6 mi (89.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 7 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 29 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 49 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Howe
Place Howe
State/Province Texas
Country US
Latitude 33.50872
Longitude -96.612212
GPS 33.50872° N, 96.612212° W
Local Time 5:09 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Ables Springs
State/Province Texas
Country US
Latitude 32.814848
Longitude -96.121084
GPS 32.814848° N, 96.121084° W
Local Time 5:09 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Howe, Texas to Ables Springs, Texas covers 74.4 mi (119.8 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 29 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (70.9-74.4 miles / 114-120 km). The primary route shown here saves 46 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 49 mph (79 km/h).

Available Routes

US-69 S
74.4 mi 1 hour 29 minutes
Shortest
FM 36 S
74 mi 1 hour 28 minutes
Fastest
US-69 S and TX-34 S
70.9 mi 1 hour 28 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.