How far is Houston, TX from Flatonia, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Flatonia, TX is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Flatonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Flatonia.
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Start on Louisiana Street
761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
106.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 95, FM 609: Flatonia, Smithville
1624 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street North
1721 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Flatonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
106 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Flatonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Flatonia?
The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Houston and 54.1 miles from Flatonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.40 one way or $28.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Partly Sunny near Flatonia.
Stop Ideas Near Sealy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sealy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Flatonia. Straight-line distance: 104.85 mi (168.74 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flatonia
Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,453 |
| Coordinates | 29.6877300, -97.1086000 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flatonia (-97.1086, 29.68773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.21 | $30.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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