How far is Houston, TX from Combes, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Combes, TX is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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
323.36 mi
06h 09m
Flight
282.61 mi
454.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.61 mi
Kilometers
454.82 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.36 mi
Kilometers
520.4 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Combes
Wed, May 13, 4:43 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Wed, May 13, 10:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-12T22:33
Arrive Combes
Wed, May 13, 4:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 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
11:40 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
Refugio
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Houston
161.9 mi
03h 04m
To Combes
161.4 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    25.5 mi · 27 min · U.S. Highway 77

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 107, FM 508: Santa Rosa, Rio Hondo

    874 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    1198 ft · 31 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Templeton Avenue

    1939 ft · 33 sec · Templeton Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Templeton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
86.8 mi · 27%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 23%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 11%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 10%
Southwest Freeway
32.8 mi · 10%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59

Continue on US Highway 59

74.7 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
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
282.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
03h 04m from Houston
Leave By
11:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Combes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?

Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from Houston and 161.4 miles from Combes.

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

The direct path is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 $43.12 one way or $86.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Combes. Straight-line distance: 282.61 mi (454.82 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
Combes

#2 Combes

Town of the United States

Population3,037
Coordinates26.2486900, -97.7338800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Combes (-97.73388, 26.24869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.19 L · about $43.12
Round trip
$86.24
22.82 gal · 86.38 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.12 $86.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.52 $97.03
Premium $4.59 $52.38 $104.77
Diesel $3.99 $45.56 $91.12

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Combes. The current time is 22:33:42.

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.