How far is Houston, TX from Andrews, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Andrews, TX is about 513.7 miles (826.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 460.2 miles (740.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
513.74 mi
09h 46m
Flight
460.26 mi
740.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
460.26 mi
Kilometers
740.72 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
513.74 mi
Kilometers
826.79 km
Drive Time
09h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andrews
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Andrews
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:46 PM to 5:16 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mason
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Houston
256.7 mi
04h 53m
To Andrews
257.1 mi
04h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Continue on East Ben White Boulevard

    7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

    22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    42 mi · 57 min · East State Highway 71

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Young Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Young Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 87

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · United States Highway 87

  18. 18

    Continue on South Bryant Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on South Koenigheim Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Bryant Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    47 mi · 47 min · US Highway 87 North

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 176

    1904 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 176

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 176

  26. 26

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 North
86.1 mi · 17%
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 15%
Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 14%
United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 176
57.4 mi · 11%
West Young Street
49.9 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
460.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mason
04h 53m from Houston
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Andrews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 513.7 miles (826.8 km) and usually takes 09h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.7 miles from Houston and 257.1 miles from Andrews.

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

The direct path is about 460.2 miles (740.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.51 one way or $137.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Andrews. Straight-line distance: 460.26 mi (740.72 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
Andrews

#2 Andrews

City in Texas, USA

Population14,331
Coordinates32.3187200, -102.5457200
Altitude968
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Andrews (-102.54572, 32.31872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 827 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.13 gal
68.62 L · about $68.51
Round trip
$137.03
36.26 gal · 137.24 L
Estimated CO2
161.1 kg one way
Round trip: 322.2 kg / 710 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $68.51 $137.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $77.09 $154.18
Premium $4.59 $83.23 $166.47
Diesel $3.99 $72.39 $144.79

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 Houston and Andrews. The current time is 00:11:48.

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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.