How far is Alamo Heights, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Alamo Heights, TX to Houston, TX is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo Heights and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo Heights and Houston.
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Start on Blue Bonnet Boulevard
917 ft · 41 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard
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Turn right onto Kokomo Street
939 ft · 47 sec · Kokomo Street
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Turn left onto Albany Street
111 m · 16 sec · Albany Street
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Turn left onto Austin Highway
2457 ft · 49 sec · Austin Highway
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Turn right onto Rittiman Road
23 m · 3 sec · Rittiman Road
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Continue on Rittiman Road
3 mi · 6 min · Rittiman Road
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Turn right
36 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 North
2331 ft · 47 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 410 South
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
2.6 mi · 3 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston
766 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
165.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District
2064 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Smith Street
704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Preston Street
101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street
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Turn left onto Louisiana Street
55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo Heights and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
166 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Alamo Heights and Patchy Fog then Slight 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 Alamo Heights to Houston?
The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Alamo Heights and 98.2 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.15 one way or $52.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alamo Heights and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schulenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamo Heights and Houston. Straight-line distance: 187.33 mi (301.48 km).
#1 Alamo Heights
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,668 |
| Coordinates | 29.4849500, -98.4658500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.42 | $58.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.63 | $55.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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