How far is Eidson Road, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Eidson Road, TX to Houston, TX is about 340.6 miles (548.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.9 miles (511.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
340.61 mi
05h 25m
Flight
317.92 mi
511.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.92 mi
Kilometers
511.64 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.61 mi
Kilometers
548.16 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in Eidson Road
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eidson Road
2026-04-17T20:46
Arrive Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eidson Road
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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Eidson Road
169 mi
02h 42m
To Houston
171.7 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eidson Road and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on Zaragoza Street

    31 m · 7 sec · Zaragoza Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madrid

    90 m · 14 sec · Madrid

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Balcones Boulevard

    716 ft · 31 sec · Balcones Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Mikulinsk Road

    942 ft · 45 sec · Mikulinsk Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lago Vista Drive

    1465 ft · 1 min · Lago Vista Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Calle Potro

    928 ft · 46 sec · Calle Potro

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eidson Road

    3047 ft · 1 min · Eidson Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Truck Route

    1037 ft · 36 sec · Truck Route

  9. 9

    Turn left onto El Indio Highway

    116 m · 6 sec · El Indio Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Bibb Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Bibb Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 57

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 57

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    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

  18. 18

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

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    165.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eidson Road 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
166 mi · 49%
US Highway 57
95.4 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 10%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 7%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.4 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
7.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

166 mi · 02h 52m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
317.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
02h 42m from Eidson Road
Leave By
6:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eidson Road 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 Eidson Road to Houston?

The road trip is about 340.6 miles (548.2 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169 miles from Eidson Road and 171.7 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 317.9 miles (511.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 6:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.42 one way or $90.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eidson Road and Partly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eidson Road and Houston. Straight-line distance: 317.92 mi (511.64 km).

Eidson Road

#1 Eidson Road

Census designated place

Population8,960
Coordinates28.6772000, -100.4870200
Altitude229
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: Zaragoza Street (-100.486884, 28.677224)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.02 gal
45.5 L · about $45.42
Round trip
$90.85
24.04 gal · 91 L
Estimated CO2
106.8 kg one way
Round trip: 213.6 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.42 $90.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.11 $102.22
Premium $4.59 $55.18 $110.37
Diesel $3.99 $48.00 $95.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Eidson Road and Houston. The current time is 20:46:54.

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.