How far is Balcones Heights, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Balcones Heights, TX to Houston, TX is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Balcones Heights and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Balcones Heights and Houston.
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Start on the route
39 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Siesta Lane
138 m · 25 sec · Siesta Lane
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Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road
79 m · 8 sec · Fredericksburg Road
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Turn right onto Crossroads Boulevard
1185 ft · 35 sec · Crossroads Boulevard
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Continue on North Crossroads Boulevard
529 ft · 15 sec · North Crossroads Boulevard
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1.2 km · 1 min · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
2087 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 South, FM 78, Loop 13: W. W. White Road, Kirby
2044 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 South, Loop 13: W. W. White Road
735 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 South
2300 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
1.4 km · 1 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
151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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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 Balcones 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
151 mi · 02h 34m
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 Balcones Heights and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Balcones Heights to Houston?
The road trip is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Balcones Heights and 101.3 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.02 one way or $54.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Balcones Heights and Partly Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Flatonia
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 Flatonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Balcones Heights and Houston. Straight-line distance: 192.43 mi (309.69 km).
#1 Balcones Heights
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,117 |
| Coordinates | 29.4880100, -98.5516900 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.40 | $60.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.83 | $65.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.55 | $57.10 |
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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