How far is Houston, TX from Comfort, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Comfort, TX is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
239.15 mi
04h 17m
Flight
212.68 mi
342.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.68 mi
Kilometers
342.27 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.15 mi
Kilometers
384.88 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Comfort
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 PM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T11:38
Arrive Comfort
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 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
Waelder
TX

City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States

From Houston
119.4 mi
02h 08m
To Comfort
119.7 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.9 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business: Comfort

    852 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 87 South

  20. 20

    Continue on Front Street

    2503 ft · 48 sec · Front Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 87

    804 ft · 15 sec · US Highway 87

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Avenue A

    74 m · 12 sec · Avenue A

  23. 23

    Turn left

    123 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 74%
I 10 West
31.6 mi · 13%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 9%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 2%
Gordon A Blake Highway
2.01 mi · 1%
US Highway 87 South
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
212.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waelder
02h 08m from Houston
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Comfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Waelder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Houston and 119.7 miles from Comfort.

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

The direct path is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.89 one way or $63.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy near Comfort.

Stop Ideas Near Waelder

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

65 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

78 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

98 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

118 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Comfort. Straight-line distance: 212.68 mi (342.27 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 Comfort

Sense of physical or psychological ease; state of being comfortable and free from stress

Population2,363
Coordinates29.9677100, -98.9050300
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Comfort (-98.90503, 29.96771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.95 L · about $31.89
Round trip
$63.79
16.88 gal · 63.9 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.89 $63.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.89 $71.77
Premium $4.59 $38.75 $77.50
Diesel $3.99 $33.70 $67.40

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Comfort. The current time is 11:38:01.

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.