How far is Houston, TX from La Vernia, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to La Vernia, TX is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and La Vernia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and La Vernia.
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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
167.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 775: New Berlin, La Vernia
135 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 10
598 ft · 23 sec · West Interstate 10
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 775
15 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 775
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Continue on Seguin Road
3078 ft · 1 min · Seguin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chihuahua East
110 m · 10 sec · Chihuahua East
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Turn right onto Dry Hollow
43 m · 6 sec · Dry Hollow
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dry Hollow
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and La Vernia.
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
167 mi · 02h 54m
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vernia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to La Vernia?
The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Houston and 91.9 miles from La Vernia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vernia.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
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 Schulenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and La Vernia. Straight-line distance: 167.78 mi (270.02 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 La Vernia
City in Wilson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,449 |
| Coordinates | 29.3563500, -98.1155600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Vernia (-98.11556, 29.35635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $3.78 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.70 | $59.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.83 | $51.67 |
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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