How far is Houston, TX from Alamo Heights, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Alamo Heights, TX is about 195.7 miles (315 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
195.76 mi
03h 31m
Flight
187.33 mi
301.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.33 mi
Kilometers
301.48 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.76 mi
Kilometers
315.04 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-17T19:10
Arrive Alamo Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 10:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
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 Houston
97.7 mi
01h 45m
To Alamo Heights
98.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Alamo Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    174.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1230 ft · 16 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130

    1627 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North

    2195 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rittiman Road, Space Center Drive

    744 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Loop 410

    3156 ft · 1 min · Northeast Loop 410

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rittiman Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Rittiman Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Austin Highway

    2491 ft · 52 sec · Austin Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Albany Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Albany Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kokomo Street

    939 ft · 42 sec · Kokomo Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Blue Bonnet Boulevard

    917 ft · 40 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 96%
Rittiman Road
3.19 mi · 2%
Connally Loop
1.81 mi · 1%
Interstate 35 North
0.76 mi
Northeast Loop 410
0.6 mi
Austin Highway
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

175 mi · 03h 02m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulenburg
01h 45m from Houston
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Alamo Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Alamo Heights?

The road trip is about 195.7 miles (315 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 97.7 miles from Houston and 98.1 miles from Alamo Heights.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.11 one way or $52.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Alamo Heights.

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 Houston and Alamo Heights. Straight-line distance: 187.33 mi (301.48 km).

Houston

#1 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
Alamo Heights

#2 Alamo Heights

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,668
Coordinates29.4849500, -98.4658500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Alamo Heights (-98.46585, 29.48495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.15 L · about $26.11
Round trip
$52.23
13.82 gal · 52.3 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.11 $52.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.38 $58.76
Premium $4.59 $31.72 $63.45
Diesel $3.99 $27.59 $55.18

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 Houston and Alamo Heights. The current time is 19:10:00.

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.