How far is Houston, TX from Eidson Road, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Eidson Road, TX is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.9 miles (511.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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
338.24 mi
06h 07m
Flight
317.92 mi
511.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.92 mi
Kilometers
511.64 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.24 mi
Kilometers
544.35 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eidson Road
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-17T22:24
Arrive Eidson Road
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 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
11:44 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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Houston
168.9 mi
03h 03m
To Eidson Road
169.3 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
95°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Eidson Road.

  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

    12 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin

    923 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass

    962 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    131 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate 35 North

    610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Highway 57

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 57

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Bibb Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Bibb Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Brown Street

    629 ft · 33 sec · Brown Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eidson Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Eidson Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Calle Potro

    928 ft · 47 sec · Calle Potro

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lago Vista Drive

    1465 ft · 1 min · Lago Vista Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Callejon Terán

    85 m · 12 sec · Callejon Terán

  22. 22

    Continue on Mikulinsk Road

    663 ft · 29 sec · Mikulinsk Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Balcones Boulevard

    716 ft · 34 sec · Balcones Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Madrid

    90 m · 14 sec · Madrid

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Zaragoza Street

    31 m · 5 sec · Zaragoza Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zaragoza Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 55%
US Highway 57
95.3 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 10%
South Pan Am Expressway
8.33 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
8.03 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.13 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

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
317.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
03h 03m from Houston
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Eidson Road.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Eidson Road?

The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.9 miles from Houston and 169.3 miles from Eidson Road.

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

The direct path is about 317.9 miles (511.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 $45.12 one way or $90.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Partly Sunny near Eidson Road.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Eidson Road. Straight-line distance: 317.92 mi (511.64 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
Eidson Road

#2 Eidson Road

Census designated place

Population8,960
Coordinates28.6772000, -100.4870200
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Eidson Road (-100.48702, 28.6772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.18 L · about $45.12
Round trip
$90.24
23.88 gal · 90.36 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.12 $90.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.77 $101.54
Premium $4.59 $54.82 $109.63
Diesel $3.99 $47.68 $95.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Eidson Road. The current time is 22:24:37.

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.