How far is Houston, TX from Hebbronville, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Hebbronville, TX is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
290.62 mi
05h 52m
Flight
263.31 mi
423.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.31 mi
Kilometers
423.75 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.62 mi
Kilometers
467.7 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hebbronville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Hebbronville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 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
Austwell
TX

City in Refugio County, Texas, United States

From Houston
145.4 mi
02h 56m
To Hebbronville
145.2 mi
02h 56m

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
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 44 East: Corpus Christi

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 77

    1434 ft · 39 sec · North US Highway 77

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2814 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Avenue J

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    159 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Front Street

    10.6 mi · 12 min · East Front Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street

    1694 ft · 29 sec · South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway

    42.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Galbraith Street

    2882 ft · 57 sec · East Galbraith Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galbraith Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 26%
South Doctor E.E. Dunlap Highway
42.2 mi · 15%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 13%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 11%
Southwest Freeway
32.8 mi · 11%
East Avenue J
26.2 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59

Continue on US Highway 59

74.7 mi · 01h 22m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
263.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austwell
02h 56m from Houston
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Hebbronville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Austwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.4 miles from Houston and 145.2 miles from Hebbronville.

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

The direct path is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.77 one way or $77.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 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 Hebbronville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Hebbronville. Straight-line distance: 263.31 mi (423.75 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
Hebbronville

#2 Hebbronville

Census-designated place in Texas, USA

Population4,558
Coordinates27.3068800, -98.6803200
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Hebbronville (-98.68032, 27.30688)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.82 L · about $38.77
Round trip
$77.55
20.52 gal · 77.64 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.77 $77.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.63 $87.25
Premium $4.59 $47.10 $94.21
Diesel $3.99 $40.97 $81.94

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 Hebbronville. The current time is 05:52:29.

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.