How far is Flatonia, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Flatonia, TX to Houston, TX is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
108.38 mi
01h 46m
Flight
104.85 mi
168.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.85 mi
Kilometers
168.74 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.38 mi
Kilometers
174.42 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Flatonia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flatonia
2026-04-23T03:03
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flatonia
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
Sealy
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Flatonia
54 mi
00h 53m
To Houston
54.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flatonia and Houston.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street North

    135 m · 13 sec · West Main Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street North

    2207 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North La Grange Street

    3123 ft · 1 min · North La Grange Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    106.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flatonia and Houston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North La Grange Street
107 mi · 99%
West Main Street North
0.5 mi
Downtown
0.39 mi
Smith Street
0.13 mi
Preston Street
0.06 mi
Louisiana Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North La Grange Street

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 53m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sealy
00h 53m from Flatonia
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Flatonia and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Flatonia to Houston?

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Flatonia and 54.4 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.47 one way or $28.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flatonia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Sealy

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

36 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

76 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

76 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

101 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flatonia and Houston. Straight-line distance: 104.85 mi (168.74 km).

Flatonia

#1 Flatonia

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

Population1,453
Coordinates29.6877300, -97.1086000
Altitude139
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: West Main Street North (-97.1086, 29.687748)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.48 L · about $14.47
Round trip
$28.95
7.66 gal · 28.96 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.47 $28.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.57
Premium $4.59 $17.58 $35.17
Diesel $3.99 $15.29 $30.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flatonia and Houston. The current time is 03:03:25.

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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.