How far is Converse, TX from Gonzales, LA?
The driving distance from Converse, TX to Gonzales, LA is about 477.2 miles (767.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 445.8 miles (717.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 08h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Converse and Gonzales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Converse and Gonzales.
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Start on Toepperwein Road
30 m · 9 sec · Toepperwein Road
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Turn right
98 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
651 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on South Seguin Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Seguin Road
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Turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn right onto Lower Seguin Road
1335 ft · 39 sec · Lower Seguin Road
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Turn straight onto Thornton Lane
3044 ft · 1 min · Thornton Lane
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
2.7 mi · 4 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway
14.9 mi · 15 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
10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway
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Continue on East Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
96.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · East Freeway
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Continue on Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
162.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 42: Highland Road
1413 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Airline Highway
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Turn slight right onto North Burnside Avenue
2869 ft · 1 min · North Burnside Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ascension Street
62 m · 6 sec · East Ascension Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ascension Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Converse and Gonzales.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
Continue on Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
163 mi · 03h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Converse and Sunny near Gonzales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Converse to Gonzales?
The road trip is about 477.2 miles (767.9 km) and usually takes 08h 45m 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?
Winnie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.2 miles from Converse and 239 miles from Gonzales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 445.8 miles (717.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 CDT. 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 $64.65 one way or $129.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Converse and Sunny near Gonzales.
Stop Ideas Near Winnie
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 Winnie.
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Houston, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Converse and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 445.8 mi (717.45 km).
#1 Converse
City
| Population | 28,814 |
| Coordinates | 29.5180100, -98.3161200 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gonzales
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,245 |
| Coordinates | 30.2385300, -90.9201000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 768 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 57m |
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 | $3.84 | $64.65 | $129.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $73.20 | $146.41 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $79.54 | $159.07 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $97.27 | $194.54 |
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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