How far is Houston, TX from Homestead Meadows South, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Homestead Meadows South, TX is about 743 miles (1195.8 km), with a travel time of about 12h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 656.2 miles (1056.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
743.05 mi
12h 21m
Flight
656.22 mi
1056.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
656.22 mi
Kilometers
1056.09 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
743.05 mi
Kilometers
1195.83 km
Drive Time
12h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 12h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homestead Meadows South
Sat, May 30, 2:43 PM MDT
Return by in Houston
Sun, May 31, 4:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-05-30T03:22
Arrive Homestead Meadows South
Sat, May 30, 3:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:21 PM to 6:51 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 AM 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Houston
371.1 mi
06h 10m
To Homestead Meadows South
372 mi
06h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Homestead Meadows South.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Homestead Meadows South.

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    520.4 mi · 8 hr 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375

    2810 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 375 North

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard

    1015 ft · 20 sec · Joe Battle Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Desert Meadows Drive

    2501 ft · 1 min · Desert Meadows Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Marvin Lane

    958 ft · 29 sec · Marvin Lane

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gwendolyn Drive

    671 ft · 30 sec · Gwendolyn Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gwendolyn Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Homestead Meadows South.

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
522 mi · 70%
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 24%
Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 3%
Loop 375 North
7.27 mi · 1%
Montana Avenue
5.99 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

520 mi · 08h 15m

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
12h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.8 mi
656.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
06h 10m from Houston
Leave By
11:18 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Mostly Clear near Homestead Meadows South.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houston to Homestead Meadows South?

The road trip is about 743 miles (1195.8 km) and usually takes 12h 21m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 371.1 miles from Houston and 372 miles from Homestead Meadows South.

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

The direct path is about 656.2 miles (1056.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.8 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 $99.09 one way or $198.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Houston and Homestead Meadows South, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Mostly Clear near Homestead Meadows South.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Homestead Meadows South. Straight-line distance: 656.22 mi (1056.09 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
Homestead Meadows South

#2 Homestead Meadows South

Census designated place

Population7,247
Coordinates31.8109700, -106.1642700
Altitude1241
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Homestead Meadows South (-106.16427, 31.81097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.22 gal
99.25 L · about $99.09
Round trip
$198.17
52.44 gal · 198.5 L
Estimated CO2
233 kg one way
Round trip: 466 kg / 1027 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $99.09 $198.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $111.49 $222.97
Premium $4.59 $120.38 $240.75
Diesel $3.99 $104.70 $209.39

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Houston, TX and Homestead Meadows South, TX. The current time in Houston is 03:22:25, although it is 02:22:25 in Homestead Meadows South.

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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.