How far is Hebbronville, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Hebbronville, TX to Houston, TX is about 293.2 miles (471.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
293.19 mi
05h 01m
Flight
263.31 mi
423.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.31 mi
Kilometers
423.75 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.19 mi
Kilometers
471.84 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Hebbronville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hebbronville
2026-04-23T02:54
Arrive Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hebbronville
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
Austwell
TX

City in Refugio County, Texas, United States

From Hebbronville
145.3 mi
02h 30m
To Houston
147.8 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE
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 Hebbronville and Houston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Galbraith Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · West Galbraith Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Mesquite Avenue

    42.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · North Mesquite Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street

    1570 ft · 27 sec · South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Gravis Avenue

    10.6 mi · 12 min · East Gravis Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North US Highway 77

    1.6 km · 2 min · North US Highway 77

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hebbronville 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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 30%
North Mesquite Avenue
42.2 mi · 14%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 13%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 11%
Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 11%
East Main Street
26.9 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
263.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austwell
02h 30m from Hebbronville
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hebbronville 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 Hebbronville to Houston?

The road trip is about 293.2 miles (471.8 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 145.3 miles from Hebbronville and 147.8 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.07 one way or $78.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hebbronville and Houston. Straight-line distance: 263.31 mi (423.75 km).

Hebbronville

#1 Hebbronville

Census-designated place in Texas, USA

Population4,558
Coordinates27.3068800, -98.6803200
Altitude167
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 Galbraith Street (-98.680327, 27.30678)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.16 L · about $39.07
Round trip
$78.15
20.68 gal · 78.32 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.07 $78.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.97 $87.93
Premium $4.59 $47.47 $94.94
Diesel $3.99 $41.29 $82.58

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hebbronville and Houston. The current time is 02:54:58.

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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.