How far is Floresville, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Floresville, TX to Houston, TX is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
197.27 mi
03h 08m
Flight
173.57 mi
279.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.57 mi
Kilometers
279.34 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.27 mi
Kilometers
317.48 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, May 31, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Floresville
Sun, May 31, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Floresville
2026-05-30T23:12
Arrive Houston
Sun, May 31, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Floresville
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
Schulenburg
TX

City in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Floresville
98.4 mi
01h 34m
To Houston
98.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Standish Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Standish Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Rancho Road

    2487 ft · 1 min · North Rancho Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Nixon Avenue

    930 ft · 17 sec · North Nixon Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    27.2 mi · 30 min · State Highway 80 North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ih 10 East Access Road

    768 ft · 24 sec · Ih 10 East Access Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    948 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    125.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Theatre District

    2064 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Smith Street

    704 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Preston Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Preston Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Louisiana Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Louisiana Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
126 mi · 64%
Standish Street
27.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 80 North
27.2 mi · 14%
Katy Freeway
10.7 mi · 5%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi · 2%
4th Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 09m

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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulenburg
01h 34m from Floresville
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Floresville and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Floresville to Houston?

The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Floresville and 98.9 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Floresville and Mostly Sunny near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

San Marcos Station

102 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

105 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Floresville and Houston. Straight-line distance: 173.57 mi (279.34 km).

Floresville

#1 Floresville

City in Texas, United States

Population8,144
Coordinates29.1335800, -98.1561200
Altitude119
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: 4th Street (-98.156182, 29.13353)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.35 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.60
13.92 gal · 52.7 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.30 $52.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.59 $59.19
Premium $4.59 $31.95 $63.91
Diesel $3.99 $27.79 $55.58

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Floresville and Houston. The current time is 23:12:04.

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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.