How far is Houston, TX from Kingsland, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Kingsland, TX is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Kingsland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Kingsland.
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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
74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Continue on East Ben White Boulevard
7.4 mi · 8 min · East Ben White Boulevard
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on East State Highway 71
11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the ramp straight toward US 281 North: Marble Falls
2194 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281
4.8 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto West Ranch Road 1431
12.4 mi · 22 min · West Ranch Road 1431
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Turn left onto Euel Moore Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Euel Moore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Euel Moore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Kingsland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
TX 71 West
Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston and Partly Cloudy near Kingsland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Kingsland?
The road trip is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Colorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Houston and 110.2 miles from Kingsland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.82 one way or $55.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Partly Cloudy near Kingsland.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado
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 Colorado.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Kingsland. Straight-line distance: 193.86 mi (311.99 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 Kingsland
Kingsland is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6582400, -98.4405800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsland (-98.44058, 30.65824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.58 | $27.82 | $55.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $31.81 | $63.62 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $34.75 | $69.49 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $44.15 | $88.30 |
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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