How far is Houston, TX from Bertram, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Bertram, TX is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
204.9 mi
03h 45m
Flight
174.38 mi
280.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.38 mi
Kilometers
280.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.9 mi
Kilometers
329.76 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bertram
Sun, May 3, 11:47 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sun, May 3, 3:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-03T08:02
Arrive Bertram
Sun, May 3, 11:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 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
La Grange
TX

Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

From Houston
102.4 mi
01h 52m
To Bertram
102.5 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 183

    1244 ft · 22 sec · North US Highway 183

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West State Highway 29

    12.7 mi · 17 min · West State Highway 29

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Grange Street

    31 m · 3 sec · South Grange Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grange Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 38%
Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 36%
Bergstrom Expressway
34.6 mi · 17%
West State Highway 29
12.7 mi · 6%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
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

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
01h 52m from Houston
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Houston and Clear near Bertram.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Houston and 102.5 miles from Bertram.

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

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.32 one way or $54.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Houston and Clear near Bertram.

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Grange, 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 La Grange.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

87 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

90 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

94 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Bryan, TX

98 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Bertram. Straight-line distance: 174.38 mi (280.63 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
Bertram

#2 Bertram

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population1,520
Coordinates30.7438000, -98.0555800
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Bertram (-98.05558, 30.7438)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.37 L · about $27.32
Round trip
$54.64
14.46 gal · 54.74 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.32 $54.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.74 $61.48
Premium $4.59 $33.19 $66.39
Diesel $3.99 $28.87 $57.74

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Bertram. The current time is 08:02:00.

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.