How far is Houston, TX from Geronimo, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Geronimo, TX is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.94 mi
02h 54m
Flight
156.39 mi
251.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.39 mi
Kilometers
251.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.94 mi
Kilometers
263.83 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geronimo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Geronimo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Weimar
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Houston
81.8 mi
01h 27m
To Geronimo
82.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    158.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 123: San Marcos, Stockdale

    977 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on East Interstate 10

    1218 ft · 36 sec · East Interstate 10

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Highway 123 Bypass

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Highway 123 Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on North State Highway 123

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 123

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Highway 123

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
158 mi · 97%
North State Highway 123
3.21 mi · 2%
North Highway 123 Bypass
1.5 mi · 1%
I 10 West
0.41 mi
East Interstate 10
0.23 mi
TX 123
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

158 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
156.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weimar
01h 27m from Houston
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Geronimo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Weimar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Houston and 82.1 miles from Geronimo.

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

The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Geronimo.

Stop Ideas Near Weimar

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

86 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Austin

113 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

113 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

114 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Geronimo. Straight-line distance: 156.39 mi (251.69 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
Geronimo

#2 Geronimo

Census-designated place in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates29.6630000, -97.9669500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Geronimo (-97.96695, 29.663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.9 L · about $21.88
Round trip
$43.76
11.58 gal · 43.8 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.88 $43.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.24
Premium $4.59 $26.58 $53.16
Diesel $3.99 $23.12 $46.24

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 Geronimo. The current time is 23:14:37.

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.