How far is Houston, TX from Balcones Heights, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Balcones Heights, TX is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Balcones Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Balcones Heights.
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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
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1230 ft · 16 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130
1627 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North
2195 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
1.5 km · 1 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South: San Antonio, Binz-Engleman Road
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: San Antonio
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1688 ft · 41 sec · McDermott Freeway
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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
1524 ft · 22 sec · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Crossroads Boulevard, Balcones Heights
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
1900 ft · 38 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
1940 ft · 41 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Crossroads Boulevard
925 ft · 35 sec · North Crossroads Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crossroads Boulevard
1203 ft · 40 sec · Crossroads Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road
79 m · 7 sec · Fredericksburg Road
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Turn right onto Siesta Lane
138 m · 22 sec · Siesta Lane
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Turn right
39 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Balcones Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Balcones Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Balcones Heights?
The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 101 miles from Houston and 101.3 miles from Balcones Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.98 one way or $53.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Partly Sunny near Balcones Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schulenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Balcones Heights. Straight-line distance: 192.43 mi (309.69 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 Balcones Heights
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,117 |
| Coordinates | 29.4880100, -98.5516900 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Balcones Heights (-98.55169, 29.48801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $26.98 | $53.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.36 | $60.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.78 | $65.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.51 | $57.02 |
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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