How far is Asherton, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Asherton, TX to Houston, TX is about 309.8 miles (498.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.73 mi
04h 55m
Flight
280.69 mi
451.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.69 mi
Kilometers
451.72 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.73 mi
Kilometers
498.47 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, Apr 12, 5:56 PM CDT
Return by in Asherton
Sun, Apr 12, 10:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asherton
2026-04-12T13:00
Arrive Houston
Sun, Apr 12, 5:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asherton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kingsbury
TX

Census designated place

From Asherton
154.7 mi
02h 27m
To Houston
155 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Asherton and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carter Street

    2600 ft · 47 sec · Carter Street

  2. 2

    Continue on FM 190

    856 ft · 20 sec · FM 190

  3. 3

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    32.2 mi · 48 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I-35 Access Road East

    650 ft · 18 sec · I-35 Access Road East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio

    616 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  14. 14

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

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Asherton 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
152 mi · 49%
Purple Heart Trail
60.4 mi · 20%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 7%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 3%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 3%
Jose Lopez Freeway
7.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

151 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
280.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsbury
02h 27m from Asherton
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Asherton 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 Asherton to Houston?

The road trip is about 309.8 miles (498.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Asherton and 155 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.30 one way or $82.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingsbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingsbury.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

28 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

68 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

69 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asherton and Houston. Straight-line distance: 280.69 mi (451.72 km).

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#1 Asherton

City in Dimmit County, Texas, United States

Population1,011
Coordinates28.4419300, -99.7603300
Altitude165
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: Carter Street (-99.760376, 28.441987)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.93 gal
41.37 L · about $41.30
Round trip
$82.61
21.86 gal · 82.74 L
Estimated CO2
97.1 kg one way
Round trip: 194.3 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.30 $82.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.47 $92.95
Premium $4.59 $50.18 $100.36
Diesel $3.99 $43.64 $87.29

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 Asherton and Houston. The current time is 13:00:47.

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.