How far is Abram, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Abram, TX to Houston, TX is about 376.1 miles (605.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.5 miles (496.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
376.1 mi
06h 06m
Flight
308.52 mi
496.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.52 mi
Kilometers
496.51 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.1 mi
Kilometers
605.27 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, Apr 12, 4:10 PM CDT
Return by in Abram
Sun, Apr 12, 10:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abram
2026-04-12T10:04
Arrive Houston
Sun, Apr 12, 4:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abram
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sinton
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Abram
181.7 mi
03h 03m
To Houston
194.4 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Abram Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Sunday
Using Palmview South as the closest live forecast in the Hidalgo County weather hub.

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abram and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abram and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cemetery Road

    30 m · 5 sec · Cemetery Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Military Road

    1269 ft · 35 sec · Military Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Abram Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Abram Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Loop 374

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Loop 374

  6. 6

    Continue on West US Business 83

    2223 ft · 43 sec · West US Business 83

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Inspiration Road

    96 m · 10 sec · North Inspiration Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto West Expressway 83

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Expressway 83

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1462 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    25.2 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2237 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cecilia Street

    2623 ft · 57 sec · Cecilia Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Old Kingsville Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cameron Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    138 m · 6 sec · East Front Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North US Highway 77

    1.6 km · 2 min · North US Highway 77

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  38. 38

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street

    1.4 km · 1 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  42. 42

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abram and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
108 mi · 29%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 24%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 10%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 9%
Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 9%
East Main Street
26.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59 South

Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

88.6 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.6 mi
308.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinton
03h 03m from Abram
Leave By
11:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Abram and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abram to Houston?

The road trip is about 376.1 miles (605.3 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.7 miles from Abram and 194.4 miles from Houston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 308.5 miles (496.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.15 one way or $100.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Abram and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abram and Houston. Straight-line distance: 308.52 mi (496.51 km).

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#1 Abram

Abram is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.1998000, -98.4111300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Houston

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Cemetery Road (-98.411527, 26.199838)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 605 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.27 gal
50.24 L · about $50.15
Round trip
$100.29
26.54 gal · 100.48 L
Estimated CO2
117.9 kg one way
Round trip: 235.9 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.15 $100.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.42 $112.85
Premium $4.59 $60.92 $121.85
Diesel $3.99 $52.99 $105.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Abram and Houston. The current time is 10:04:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.