How far is Castroville, TX from Valdina Farms, TX?

The driving distance from Castroville, TX to Valdina Farms, TX is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.56 mi
01h 10m
Flight
31.69 mi
51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.69 mi
Kilometers
51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.56 mi
Kilometers
70.11 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdina Farms
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Castroville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castroville
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Valdina Farms
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castroville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hondo
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Castroville
21.7 mi
00h 35m
To Valdina Farms
21.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Castroville and Valdina Farms.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castroville and Valdina Farms.

  1. 1

    Start on Paris Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Paris Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Angelo Street

    585 ft · 30 sec · Angelo Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 90 West

    15.1 mi · 17 min · US Highway 90 West

  4. 4

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 90 West

    7.5 mi · 9 min · US Highway 90 West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Blanco Avenue

    15.2 mi · 27 min · Blanco Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1747 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1479 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 311

    3064 ft · 2 min · County Road 311

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 111

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 111

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Private Road 3131

    3082 ft · 2 min · Private Road 3131

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Private Road 3131

    909 ft · 40 sec · Private Road 3131

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Private Road 3131

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castroville and Valdina Farms.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 90 West
22.7 mi · 52%
Blanco Avenue
15.5 mi · 36%
19th Street
2.07 mi · 5%
County Road 111
1.51 mi · 3%
Private Road 3131
0.76 mi · 2%
County Road 311
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blanco Avenue

Turn right onto Blanco Avenue

15.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hondo
00h 35m from Castroville
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Castroville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Valdina Farms.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castroville to Valdina Farms?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hondo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Castroville and 21.8 miles from Valdina Farms.

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

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Castroville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Valdina Farms.

Stop Ideas Near Hondo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hondo, 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 Hondo.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

65 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castroville and Valdina Farms. Straight-line distance: 31.69 mi (51 km).

Castroville

#1 Castroville

Town in the U.

Population3,199
Coordinates29.3557900, -98.8786400
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
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#2 Valdina Farms

Valdina Farms is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.4944000, -99.3806000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Castroville (-98.87864, 29.35579)
End: Valdina Farms (-99.3806, 29.4944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.64
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.82 $11.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.59 $7.07 $14.14
Diesel $3.99 $6.15 $12.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Castroville and Valdina Farms. The current time is 00:29:02.

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.