How far is Falfurrias, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Falfurrias, TX to Houston, TX is about 271.5 miles (437 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Refugio County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falfurrias and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falfurrias and Houston.
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Start on North Saint Mary's Street
28 m · 9 sec · North Saint Mary's Street
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Turn left onto East Rice Street
1233 ft · 31 sec · East Rice Street
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Turn left onto North US Highway 281
2820 ft · 53 sec · North US Highway 281
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Take the ramp slight left
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Falfurrias Expressway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight right
25.2 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
2237 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Cecilia Street
2623 ft · 57 sec · Cecilia Street
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Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road
105 m · 7 sec · Old Kingsville Road
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Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cameron Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
138 m · 6 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on East Main Street
26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto North US Highway 77
1.6 km · 2 min · North US Highway 77
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Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44
1247 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
37.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · 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 Falfurrias 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.
US Highway 59 South
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Falfurrias 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 Falfurrias to Houston?
The road trip is about 271.5 miles (437 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Austwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Falfurrias and 134.3 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falfurrias and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falfurrias and Houston. Straight-line distance: 243.34 mi (391.62 km).
#1 Falfurrias
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,717 |
| Coordinates | 27.2269900, -98.1441700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.20 | $72.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.73 | $81.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.25 | $76.51 |
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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