How far is Anthony, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Anthony, TX to Houston, TX is about 767.8 miles (1235.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 683.9 miles (1100.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
767.8 mi
11h 30m
Flight
683.96 mi
1100.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
683.96 mi
Kilometers
1100.72 km
Flight Time
01h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
767.8 mi
Kilometers
1235.65 km
Drive Time
11h 30m

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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 11h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Fri, Oct 16, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in Anthony
Fri, Oct 16, 10:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anthony
2026-10-15T11:48
Arrive Houston
Thu, Oct 15, 11:19 PM MDT
Route Timing
11h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:31 PM to 8:01 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
12:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anthony
8:00 PM MDT
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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Anthony
382.3 mi
05h 45m
To Houston
385.5 mi
05h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NE
Destination
91°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    79 m · 17 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Antonio Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Antonio Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Desert Boulevard

    52 m · 5 sec · South Desert Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    789 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    174.8 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Anderson Loop

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    852 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    14.9 mi · 15 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anthony 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
555 mi · 72%
I 10 East
151 mi · 20%
Anderson Loop
25.4 mi · 3%
90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 2%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 1%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

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
11h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.9 mi
683.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
05h 45m from Anthony
Leave By
12:58 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anthony and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 767.8 miles (1235.6 km) and usually takes 11h 30m 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?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 382.3 miles from Anthony and 385.5 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 683.9 miles (1100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. 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 $104.00 one way or $208.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 240.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Anthony and Houston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anthony and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Houston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anthony and Houston. Straight-line distance: 683.96 mi (1100.72 km).

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#1 Anthony

Located in El Paso County at an elevation of 3,806 feet, this community sits in the Mesilla Valley directly along the Texas-New Mexico border, contiguous with its twin city in New Mexico.

Population0
Coordinates31.9992700, -106.6055500
Altitude1160
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: Jefferson Street (-106.60555, 31.999362)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.09 gal
102.56 L · about $104.00
Round trip
$208.00
54.18 gal · 205.12 L
Estimated CO2
240.7 kg one way
Round trip: 481.5 kg / 1062 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $104.00 $208.00
Mid-grade $4.35 $117.76 $235.52
Premium $4.72 $127.95 $255.89
Diesel $5.78 $156.47 $312.94

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Anthony, TX and Houston, TX. The current time in Anthony is 11:48:50, although it is 12:48:50 in Houston.

Distance to Other Cities

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