How far is Houston, TX from Gonzales, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Gonzales, TX is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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 02h 31m.
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 Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Gonzales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Gonzales.
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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
125.4 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 304: Bastrop, Gonzales
2081 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Seydler Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Seydler Street
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Continue on Saint Lawrence Street
113 m · 16 sec · Saint Lawrence Street
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Turn left onto North Fair Street
116 m · 13 sec · North Fair Street
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint Louis Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Joseph Street
122 m · 12 sec · North Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Saint Lawrence Street
34 m · 5 sec · Saint Lawrence Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Lawrence Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Gonzales.
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
125 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Gonzales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Gonzales?
The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Houston and 69.3 miles from Gonzales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Houston and Partly Sunny near Gonzales.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 126.77 mi (204.01 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 Gonzales
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 7,596 |
| Coordinates | 29.5016300, -97.4524900 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gonzales (-97.45249, 29.50163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.45 | $44.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
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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