How far is Houston, TX from Clint, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Clint, TX is about 723.1 miles (1163.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 657.3 miles (1057.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
723.08 mi
11h 56m
Flight
657.35 mi
1057.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
657.35 mi
Kilometers
1057.9 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
723.08 mi
Kilometers
1163.69 km
Drive Time
11h 56m

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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 11h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clint
Tue, May 5, 10:07 AM MDT
Return by in Houston
Tue, May 5, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-04T23:11
Arrive Clint
Tue, May 5, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:56 PM to 6:26 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:08 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Houston
361.1 mi
05h 58m
To Clint
361.9 mi
05h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    512 mi · 8 hr 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard West

    152 m · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto FM 1110

    1.4 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  21. 21

    Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3240 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
514 mi · 71%
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 24%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi
North Loop Drive
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

512 mi · 08h 06m

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
11h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
657.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
05h 58m from Houston
Leave By
12:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Clint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 723.1 miles (1163.7 km) and usually takes 11h 56m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 361.1 miles from Houston and 361.9 miles from Clint.

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

The direct path is about 657.3 miles (1057.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 $96.44 one way or $192.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 226.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Houston and Clint, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Partly Sunny near Clint.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Clint. Straight-line distance: 657.35 mi (1057.9 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
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#2 Clint

Town of the United States

Population1,115
Coordinates31.5923400, -106.2241400
Altitude1109
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Clint (-106.22414, 31.59234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.52 gal
96.59 L · about $96.44
Round trip
$192.88
51.04 gal · 193.18 L
Estimated CO2
226.8 kg one way
Round trip: 453.6 kg / 1000 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $96.44 $192.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $108.51 $217.02
Premium $4.59 $117.16 $234.32
Diesel $3.99 $101.90 $203.80

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Houston, TX and Clint, TX. The current time in Houston is 23:11:35, although it is 22:11:35 in Clint.

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.