How far is Houston, TX from Anthony, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Anthony, TX is about 764.2 miles (1229.8 km), with a travel time of about 12h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 683.9 miles (1100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 33m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Anthony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Anthony.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
174.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz
599 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway
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Turn left
1087 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
543.1 mi · 8 hr 43 min
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
9.4 mi · 11 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1905: Anthony
1021 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Desert Boulevard
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Turn left onto Antonio Street
1 km · 1 min · Antonio Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
80 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
37 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Anthony.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Keep slight right
543 mi · 08h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Houston and Sunny near Anthony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Anthony?
The road trip is about 764.2 miles (1229.8 km) and usually takes 12h 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?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 381.5 miles from Houston and 382.7 miles from Anthony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 683.9 miles (1100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 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 $103.50 one way or $207.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 239.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Houston and Anthony, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Houston and Sunny near Anthony.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 683.96 mi (1100.72 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anthony
Located in El Paso County at an elevation of 3,806 feet, this community sits in the Mesilla Valley directly along the Texas-New Mexico border, contiguous with its twin city in New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9992700, -106.6055500 |
| Altitude | 1160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anthony (-106.60555, 31.99927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $103.50 | $207.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $117.20 | $234.39 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $127.33 | $254.66 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $155.72 | $311.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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